20-A §20102. Definitions – Article 2
§20102. Definitions – Article 2 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 409, §1 (NEW).] 1. Active duty. “Active duty” means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve […]
20-A §20118. Binding effect of compact and other laws – Article 18
§20118. Binding effect of compact and other laws – Article 18 1. Other laws. Nothing in this chapter prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this chapter. All member states’ laws conflicting with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. [PL 2009, […]
20-A §20103. Applicability – Article 3
§20103. Applicability – Article 3 1. Application to children. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to the children of: A. Active duty members of the uniformed services; [PL 2009, c. 409, §1 (NEW).] B. Members or veterans of the uniformed services who are severely injured and medically discharged or […]
20-A §20104. Educational records and enrollment – Article 4
§20104. Educational records and enrollment – Article 4 This section applies to the transition of students subject to this chapter pursuant to section 20103. [PL 2009, c. 409, §1 (NEW).] 1. Unofficial educational records. If official educational records cannot be released to the parent or parents of the transitioning student, the custodian of the […]
20-A §20105. Placement and attendance – Article 5
§20105. Placement and attendance – Article 5 1. Course placement. When a student transfers before or during the school year, the school in the receiving state shall initially honor placement of the student in educational courses based on the student’s enrollment in the school in the sending state and any educational assessments conducted at the […]
20-A §20106. Eligibility for enrollment, extracurricular activities – Article 6
§20106. Eligibility for enrollment, extracurricular activities – Article 6 1. Eligibility for enrollment. Eligibility for enrollment is governed by this subsection. A. Special power of attorney, relative to the guardianship of a child of a military family and executed under applicable law, is sufficient for the purposes of enrollment and all other actions requiring […]
20-A §20107. Graduation – Article 7
§20107. Graduation – Article 7 In order to facilitate the on-time graduation of a child of a military family, states and local education agencies shall incorporate the procedures set forth in this section. [PL 2009, c. 409, §1 (NEW).] 1. Waiver requirements. Local education agency administrative officials shall waive specific courses required for graduation […]
20-A §20108. State coordination – Article 8
§20108. State coordination – Article 8 1. Establishment or designation of board; state council. Each member state shall, through the creation of a state council or use of an existing body or board, provide for the coordination among its agencies of government, local education agencies and military installations concerning the state’s participation in, and compliance […]
20-A §20109. Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children – Article 9
§20109. Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children – Article 9 The member states hereby create the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The activities of the interstate commission are the formation of public policy and are a discretionary state function. The interstate commission: [PL 2009, c. 409, §1 (NEW).] 1. […]
20-A §20110. Powers of the interstate commission – Article 10
§20110. Powers of the interstate commission – Article 10 The interstate commission may: [PL 2009, c. 409, §1 (NEW).] 1. Dispute resolution. Provide for dispute resolution among member states; [PL 2009, c. 409, §1 (NEW).] 2. Rules. Promulgate rules and take all necessary actions to effect the goals, purposes and obligations as enumerated […]