I would like to thank and commend the chairman of the committee. the gentleman from California and the staff for the fine work they have done on this bill and for assisting me in drafting this amendment. Madam Chairman. I am here today to offer this amendment which would revise JTPA eligibility requirements for migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Specifically. this amendment would provide that income calculations for determining "economically disadvantaged" account for the family income for 12 consecutive months within a 24 month period. rather than 6 months. preceeding the persons application. The 6month requirement under current law operates to adversely impact seasonal farmworkers. and their children. who are in need of job training services.