Intended to provide information pertaining to the administration of migrant education projects in Louisiana, the handbook is divided into two sections: basic guidelines for program operations and support services--nursing. Section I covers the Federal and State migrant program, local migrant projects, project personnel and staff development, and local communications with the State Office. Information in this section pertains to Federal legislation affecting migrants; basic Federal enabling legislation; Public Law 89-750; administration, objectives, and priorities of the State program; advisory and planning committees; planning program activities; recruiting children; age limitations; program length; pupil records; food and health services; travel and equipment; information dissemination; the application for a migrant project; project revision; carryover provision for migrant excess; parental involvement; inservice education; salaries; and fringe benefits. Section II covers common health beliefs among Mexican American migrant workers; the role of the migrant school nurse, the field nurse, and the nurse assistant; preparation for the summer program; setting up the health program; daily routine; medical services; nursing procedures; records; and topics and ideas for health education. Infant problems are also discussed in this section because it is felt the social worker should be in a position to discuss or recognize common problems, and report them, if necessary, to the nurse. (NQ)