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  • Interstate Compact Law

    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