The bill amends Section 11-8B-1 of the New Mexico Statutes to correct a reference to a provision in the United States Code within the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. This compact is designed to enhance educational opportunities for children of military families by addressing challenges related to frequent relocations and parental deployments. The bill includes provisions for timely enrollment, appropriate educational placement, participation in extracurricular activities, and the transfer of educational records. It also establishes a framework for the interstate commission that oversees the compact, detailing the roles of a compact commissioner and a military family education liaison, while emphasizing coordination among state agencies and military installations.

Additionally, the bill outlines the operational procedures of the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, including the appointment of nonvoting representatives and the requirement for annual meetings. It grants the commission powers to enforce compliance, issue advisory opinions, and manage its budget. The bill specifies that the compact becomes effective when enacted by at least ten states and includes provisions for non-member states to participate on a nonvoting basis. It also details the withdrawal process for member states and includes severability clauses to ensure the compact's integrity if any part is deemed unenforceable.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 11-8B-1
Final Version: 11-8B-1