Fourth. the bill before us today would establish a program of project grants to the States for providing vocational rehabilitation services to handicapped migratory agricultural workers and members of their families. The 2 million migratory workers in this country lead lives more unsettled. more lacking in hope. and often more devoidof the necessities of life than almost any other group in our society. Several pieces of legislation enacted in recent years have made special provision for the additional needs of these migrants. and the legislation before us today would also recognize the special services they require. It is estimated that some 40.000 migratory workers are In need of vocational rehabilitation. but only 3.000 to 5.000 would seek it each year. At 90percent Federal financing. and $3.000 per case. the total cost is estimated to be $8.1 million.
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Migratory workers are described as leading lives more unsettled and lacking in hope than almost any other group.