The Interstate Compact Law on Educational Opportunity for Military Children addresses the needs of transitioning military families. Its goal is to ensure uniform treatment of military children when moving between states and school districts. Participation in the compact is voluntary, however all 50 states currently participate. North Carolina's General Statutes on the compact can be viewed here.
What does the compact address?
Enrollment
Educational records, immunizations, Kindergarten entrance age and deployment related absences
Eligibility
Special education services and extracurricular activities
Placement
Program and course placement
Graduation
Waving requirements if similar coursework has been completed and flexibility in accepting state end of course exams
Who is eligible for assistance under the compact?
Children of:
Active duty service members or National Guard and Reserve members on active duty orders
Veterans or members who are medically discharged or retired for one year
Service members who lose their life while on active duty
Who is not eligible for assistance under the compact?
Children of:
Inactive members of National Guard and Reserves
Veterans and retired members (unless specified above)
Department of Defense personnel, federal agency civilians and contract employees not defined as active duty
To learn more please visit https://mic3.net/ or contact your local compact commissioner.