The bill amends Section 11-8B-1 of the New Mexico Statutes to correct a reference to a provision in the United States Code concerning 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, while also ensuring on-time graduation for military children. It establishes definitions for key terms and mandates local education agencies to provide flexibility in course placement and graduation requirements.

Additionally, the bill outlines the structure and operational procedures of the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, detailing the roles of nonvoting representatives and the formation of an executive committee. It grants the commission powers to enforce compliance, issue advisory opinions, and manage disputes among member states, while also ensuring public transparency through required meeting notices. The bill specifies the financial framework for the commission, including the need for adequate funding and annual audits, and outlines the process for member states to withdraw from the compact. It includes provisions for the compact's dissolution if membership falls to one state and includes severability clauses to maintain the enforceability of remaining provisions.

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