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Each year, all LEAs eligible to receive Title I, Part C funding must decide whether to operate as an Independent Project District, SSA Member District, or Non-Project District. Education Service Centers (ESCs) must support all project types in their region.
Select a category to learn more about the roles and responsibilities for each type of project or organization.
Independent Project Districts
Independent Project Districts are LEAs that receive Title I, Part C funding from the state to operate an independent MEP program.
LEAs that choose to operate as Independent Project Districts are also responsible for overseeing the implementation of the activities listed in the ESSA Consolidated Application and adhering to the Program-Specific Provisions & Assurances and Program Guidelines.
In addition, Independent Project Districts are responsible for maintaining required documentation, conducting active year-round ID&R and ensuring all Title I, Part C funded staff receive required training annually.
SSA Member Districts
SSA Member Districts are LEAs that receive Title I, Part C funding from the state and decide to join their respective ESC’s MEP (Migrant Education Program) SSA.
The SSA Member District is responsible for assisting in the identification and recruitment of migratory students as well as any other responsibilities outlined in the agreement.
The ESC will submit the ESSA Consolidated Application on behalf of the participating districts, maintain auditable files, provide training and technical assistance, and serve as the liaison to the TEA.
Non-Project Districts
Non-Project Districts are LEAs that do not receive or choose not to accept Title I, Part C funding from the state. These LEAs are still responsible for serving the needs of all migratory students in their districts.
Non-Project Districts must work with the ESC MEP staff to fulfill the requirements for ID&R and TX-NGS data entry.
LEAs must also maintain documentation indicating that active year-round identification and recruitment is taking place.
Education Service Centers (ESCs)
The regional ESCs in Texas function as service organizations created to support LEAs in meeting the missions and goals of the Texas Education Agency.
ESCs are responsible for providing many different kinds of services to LEAs, including training and technical support, with the goal of improving student and school district performance.
