MSIX

The Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) is the technology that allows States to share educational and health information on migrant children who travel from State to State and who as a result, have student records in multiple States’ information systems. MSIX works in concert with the existing migrant student information systems that States currently use to manage their migrant data to fulfill its mission to ensure the appropriate enrollment, placement, and accrual of credits for migrant children nationwide.

The purpose of MSIX is to ensure greater continuity of educational services for migrant children by providing a mechanism for all States to exchange educational related information on migrant children who move from State to State due to their migratory lifestyle. It is anticipated that the existence and use of MSIX will help to improve the timeliness of school enrollments, improve the appropriateness of grade and course placements, and reduce incidences of unnecessary immunizations of migrant children. Further, MSIX will facilitate the accrual of course credits for migrant children in secondary school by providing accurate academic information on each student’s course history and academic progress. In addition, States are able to notify each other when a migrant student is moving to a different State.

Why are schools required to report student information to Tri-Valley?​

• MDE contracts with Tri-Valley Migrant Education Services to collect all Minimum Data Elements​
• Minimum Data Elements data collection helps to satisfy Section 34 CFR 200.85 of the federal regulations ​
  •  § 200.85 Responsibilities of SEAs for the electronic exchange through MSIX of specified educational and health information of migratory children.​
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/section-200.85 ​
• Reporting student data in a timely manner helps to remove barriers migratory children may face.

• MSIX FERPA Memo
• MSIX FERPA Regulations Letter
• Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) Rules of Behavior
• Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) Application – Please send completed MSIX application and signed Rules of Behavior to Linda Fournier, 1100 4th St. North, Suite 210, Le Sueur, MN 56068. (linda.fournier@tvoc.org)
• Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) How to do a Student Record Search Guide – This tool will guide you through a Student Record Search, Data Request and Move Notice in MSIX. Questions regarding MSIX or training inquiries can be directed to linda.fournier@tvoc.org.
• MSIX Cybersecurity Training – This training is required annually for each MSIX user. 
• Code of Federal Regulations – An SEA must collect, maintain, and submit to MSIX MDEs and otherwise exchange and use information on migratory children in accordance with the requirements of this section.
• MSIX Regulations Reference Guide
• Consolidated Student Record Sample English
• Consolidated_Student_Report_sample_Spanish.pdf
• Supplemental Services Form Reporting: Report any Migrant Education Program funded support or instructional services that have been provided to eligible migrant students.
• Questions regarding MSIX or training inquiries can be directed to linda.fournier@tvoc.org or call 800-890-4853.