For example. it is difficult to expect a 16yearold boy to enter the fourth grade. There is definite need for a sound and continuous program of education in each community through which these children travel. if we are going to provide them with an equal opportunity for education. As the States are responsible for the free. public education of all school age children. this legislation is intended to assist the States to improve their programs for the education of migrant children. Recent studies have shown that there is a need for planning at the State level. The problems concerning the organization and administration of educational opportunities for migratory children have been recognized by several States which have enacted necessary legislation to assist these children.