Recognizing the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Armed Forces and National Security

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Introduced on April 16, 2024 by Joe Courtney

Legislation Details

Recognizes the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Expresses support for the designation of April 2024 as the “Month of the Military Child.”
Acknowledges the service of over 1,300,000 Active Duty and nearly 1,000,000 ready reserve members in the Armed Forces.
Highlights that there are more than 1,540,000 military-connected children who face unique educational challenges due to frequent moves.
Notes that the Interstate Compact was developed in 2007 to ease educational transitions for military-connected students.
States that the Compact helps keep military children on grade level and facilitates on-time graduation.
Mentions that the Compact addresses key issues such as eligibility, enrollment, placement, and graduation for military families.
Describes the Compact Commission’s role in providing a consistent policy across school districts and member states.
Emphasizes the importance of April as the Month of the Military Child and encourages support for military-connected children.
Encourages citizens to wear purple as a sign of appreciation and to celebrate military-connected children as unsung heroes.

Last updated 8/8/2024