9. Require linking records of migratory children among states.

The LEA must cooperate in the secretary's efforts under Section 1308 of ESEA to ensure the linkage of records pertaining to migratory children with a disability for the purpose of electronically exchanging, among the States, health and educational information regarding such children.
[34 CFR 300.213] [20 U.S.C. 1413(a)(9)]

1. Why is the linkage of records of migratory children important? How will this linkage benefit migratory students?



2. What confidentiality issues might result with the electronic exchange of information regarding migratory students with disabilities?



3. Is your district/state currently tracking migratory students? If so, describe the process.



4. What community-based services are currently addressing migratory issues in your community? What types of collaborative relationships are in place between the schools and other community-based services dealing with migratory students?

1. What processes and/or procedures can be put into place to protect confidentiality when electronically exchanging information regarding migratory students? How isconfidentiality information shared with the families of migratory children?
   
   These questions were developed by the following stakeholders working together:
   
   Role: TA Provider
   Location: California
   
   Role: Teacher
   Location: Florida
   
   Role: General Education Administrator
   Location: Illinois
   
   Role: Family Member
   Location: West Virginia
   
   Role: Related Service Provider
   Alaska
   
   Role: General Education Administrator
   Location: Wyoming
   
   Role: Special Education Administrator
   Florida
   
   Role: Higher Education
   Location: Indiana
   
   Role: Related Service Provider
   Location: Kentucky
   
   Role: Special Education Administrator
   Location: Georgia