What is the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission?
The Compact deals with the challenges of military children and their frequent relocations. It allows for uniform treatment as military children transfer between school districts in member states. Each member state must adopt the Compact through legislation.
While the Compact is not exhaustive in its coverage, it does address the key issues encountered by military families: eligibility, enrollment, placement and graduation.
Learn more about Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3)
Step by Step Checklist Resolve School Issues with the Interstate Compact – This resource shows you specific steps to take to resolve school issues for your child, using the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. It gives you contact information for people who can help you for different situations covered by the Compact.
Military Families and Extended Care Option (ECHO) – ECHO provides supplemental services and supplies to active duty families* who have a child (or other family member) with disabilities. “Supplemental” means that the service is in addition to, and not part of your family’s TRICARE benefits.
Military Families and Medicaid – You may have heard that Medicaid waiver programs in some states have long waiting lists, and that it’s not worth applying since you may have to move before your child can get benefits. However, waiting lists are not always first-come, first-served. They can be based on type and severity of disability, or on availability of providers and services. Your child might get benefits sooner than you think!
Relocation Checklist for Military Families – This checklist is designed to assist military families when Relocating (PCSing) with their Exceptional Family Member (dependent child who has disabilities).
School Support Plans for Deployment-Tips for Parents – No matter how often a military parent is deployed, and no matter how well-prepared a child might be for a parent’s absence, children with disabilities may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of stress on their physical and emotional well-being.
School Issues Covered by the Interstate Compact – This resource gives you details about situations covered by the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Use it to help you decide if you can apply the Compact to resolve a school issue for your child.
Military Family Resources for Youth and Young Adults Transitioning from High School – List of links that will help you find resources for employment, college, and government benefits agencies in any state to which you may move.