The bill amends Michigan law to enact the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children, which aims to enhance the educational experiences of children from military families who frequently relocate. Key provisions include ensuring timely enrollment, facilitating the transfer of educational records, and providing necessary support for on-time graduation. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "active duty," "children of military families," and "deployment," while also establishing procedures for enrollment and record transfers. It emphasizes waiving specific graduation requirements for military children and allows for the acceptance of exit exams from their previous states. Additionally, a State Council will be created to coordinate efforts among stakeholders to support military families.

The bill also establishes the "Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children," which will oversee educational policies and support for military families across member states. It allows states without a high concentration of military children to appoint a representative to the State Council and mandates the appointment of a military family education liaison. The Commission will have the authority to resolve disputes, enforce compliance, and conduct public meetings, while also being responsible for annual reporting and maintaining transparency. The bill outlines the financing of the Commission, including the ability to levy assessments on member states, and clarifies the conditions for withdrawal from the compact, ensuring that its provisions take precedence over conflicting state laws.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 3.1041, 3.1042