The bill amends the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children by clarifying the authority of the Interstate Commission to determine an annual assessment based on the number of children from military families in Montana. It updates Section 20-1-230 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) by replacing references to 10 U.S.C. 12301(d) and 12304 with Title 10, chapters 1209 and 1211, of the United States Code. The bill aims to enhance educational success for military children by addressing barriers related to frequent relocations and deployments, ensuring timely enrollment, and promoting inter-state coordination. It also outlines provisions for educational records, enrollment processes, and graduation requirements, emphasizing the need for educational continuity and flexibility. Additionally, the bill establishes a state council on educational opportunity for military children, which will include appointed members such as the superintendent of public instruction and representatives from military installations. It mandates the appointment of a compact commissioner and a military family education liaison to assist in implementing the compact. The bill allows the Interstate Commission to determine the maximum amount for state expenditures related to the compact, including withdrawal or dissolution costs, and ensures that all expenses incurred by the state will be covered by the state's equivalent of a department of military affairs. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-1-230
HB0118_1(1): 20-1-230
HB0118_1(2): 20-1-230
HB0118_1(3): 20-1-230
HB0118_1(4): 20-1-230
HB0118_1(5): 20-1-230
HB0118_1(6): 20-1-230
HB0118_1(7): 20-1-230
HB0118_1(8): 20-1-230
HB0118_1: 20-1-230
HB0118_2(1): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(10): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(11): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(2): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(3): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(4): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(5): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(6): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(7): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(8): 20-1-230
HB0118_2(9): 20-1-230
HB0118_2: 20-1-230
HB0118_X(1): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(10): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(11): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(12): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(13): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(14): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(15): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(16): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(17): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(18): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(19): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(2): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(20): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(21): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(22): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(23): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(3): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(4): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(5): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(6): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(7): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(8): 20-1-230
HB0118_X(9): 20-1-230
HB0118_X: 20-1-230