The Delaware Department of Education is helping students who happen to be classified as migrant student population. But they can only get the “hygiene bags” if they register as such under ESEA. How many of these students’ parents will register them so the federal government can track their every movement in Delaware? The DOE issued a press release on their Facebook page yesterday. Bolded areas are for emphasis.
DDOE staff prepared over 40 hygiene supply bags last week for Delaware’s migrant student population. Migrant students are the school-aged children of seasonal workers traveling to Delaware each year for agricultural work. These children face unique educational barriers as a result of multiple family moves. Many migrant families stay in Delaware through late fall before returning to their home states. During this time their children attend Delaware schools.
Funded with a federal grant, the insulated bags are filled with sunscreen, insect repellent, first aid supplies, and related items. DDOE provides the bags as a support service to eligible migrant families upon their enrollment into the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title I C Migrant Education Program. This program identifies, recruits, teaches, and supports migrant children so they can focus on school success. DDOE also collects donated clothing for the students and their families.
DDOE supports activities for migrant students to ensure all kids receive a clear path for becoming college and career ready after high school. Migrant families who choose to live in Delaware permanently continue to receive education-related support services.
With everything going on with immigration in this country, would you trust the Trump administration with this enrollment information?
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