MIC3/Interstate Compact is law specifically addressing the needs of transitioning military students. In response to NC's adoption of the Compact (GS 115C-407.5), Wayne County Public Schools has ensured that policies and processes are in place to assist military children.
All 50 states have signed onto The Compact, which focuses on these issues for military children:
- enrollment
- eligibility
- placement
- graduation
If you are seeking help to resolve an issue, you may contact the following stakeholders:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (from the Compact website www.mic3.net)
What Are The Issues? Military families encounter school challenges for their children for enrollment, eligibility, placement and graduation due to frequent relocations in service to our country.
What Is The Compact? The Compact provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states. It was developed by The Council of State Governments' National Center for Interstate Compacts, the Department of Defense, national associations, federal and state officials, departments of education, school administrators and military families. How Does a State Join the Compact? Each state must adopt the Compact through their legislative process. Participation is voluntary.
What Children Are Eligible For Assistance Under The Compact?
Children Of
Active duty members of the uniformed services, National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders
Members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired for (1) year
Members who die on active duty
What Children Are Not Eligible For Assistance Under The Compact?
Children Of
Inactive members of the National Guard and Reserves
Members now retired not covered above
Veterans not covered above
Dept of Defense personnel, federal agency civilians and contract employees not defined as active duty
What Are Some Of The Specific Educational Issues That The Compact Covers?
ENROLLMENT
Educational Records
Immunizations
Kindergarten & First Grade Entrance Age
Placement & Attendance
Course & Educational Program Placement
Special Education Services
Placement Flexibility
Absence Related to Deployment Activities
ELIGIBILITY
GRADUATION
Waiving courses required for graduation if similar course work has been completed
Flexibility in accepting state exit or end-of-course exams, national achievement tests, or alternative testing in lieu of testing requirements for graduation in the receiving state
Allowing a student to receive a diploma from the sending school instead of the receiving school
Who Do I Contact In My State Or School District To Learn More About What Is And Is Not Covered In The Compact? You Should Contact Your State Compact Commissioner. Interactive Map of State Contact Officials
Is There A Person At The Military Installation Who Can Help Me Understand The Compact Issues And Requirements For Local School Districts? You should contact the School Liaison Officer at your local installation. For a listing of School Liaisons in your area, visit the Military K-12 Partners Web site.
What Happens If The Member State Does Not Comply With The Compact? The Compact provides for a governance structure at both the state and national levels for enforcement and compliance.