Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; created, report. (HB1727)

Introduced By

Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg) with support from 68 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Description

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Establishes a compact to remove barriers to educational success imposed on children of military families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents. The compact is currently in effect as at least 10 states have enacted the compact into law. Amends § 22.1-360 (“Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.”), § 22.1-361 (“Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

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