Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program (SC) Grant

The Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program in South Carolina aims to enhance educational opportunities for migratory children and youth. This initiative supports their success in meeting state academic standards and graduating high school. The program addresses unique challenges faced by these students, including educational disruptions and cultural barriers. Approximately $250,000 is available for subgrants, with the SC Department of Education planning to award four grants based on application quality.

The purpose of the South Carolina Migrant Education Program (MEP) subgrant is to improve educational opportunities for migratory children and youth to help them succeed in the regular school year, meet the same challenging state academic standards that all children and youth are expected to meet, and earn a high school diploma.
Title I, Part C, section 1301 of ESSA states that the purposes of the MEP are to
support high-quality and comprehensive educational programs and services during the school year and, as applicable, during summer or intersession periods, that address the unique educational needs of migratory children;ensure that migratory children and youth who move among the states are not penalized in any manner by disparities among the states in curriculum, graduation requirements, and challenging state academic standards;ensure that migratory children and youth receive full and appropriate opportunities to meet the same challenging state academic standards that all children and youth are expected to meet;help migratory children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit the ability of such children to do well in school; andensure that migratory children and youth benefit from state and local systemic reforms.
Total Funding Available - Approximately $250,000
The SCDE anticipates awarding approximately four (4) subgrants. Award amounts will be determined based on the quality of applications received and total funding requested.