The bill amends the existing law on the interstate compact for educational opportunities for military children, originally established in 2008, with the goal of improving educational access and success for children of military families. It removes barriers related to frequent relocations and parental deployments by facilitating timely enrollment, ensuring the transfer of educational records, and promoting flexibility in course placement and graduation requirements. Key changes include the insertion of new definitions for terms such as "active duty," "children of military families," and "educational records," as well as the establishment of specific procedures for enrollment and course placement. The bill also mandates the creation of a State Council in member states to oversee compliance and appoint a military family education liaison to assist families.

Additionally, the bill establishes the "Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children," which will facilitate educational policies and support for military families across member states. It outlines the structure and functions of the Commission, including the election of officers and the creation of an executive committee. The Commission is granted powers for dispute resolution and compliance enforcement, and it is required to report annually on its activities. The bill also includes provisions for financing the Commission through annual assessments on member states and details the process for withdrawal from the compact. Notably, it updates terminology regarding the "armed forces" to "Armed Forces" and clarifies the qualifications for state representatives to the Commission.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 3.1041, 3.1042