State Council on the Education of Military Children

Helping Military Children Transition and Succeed 

The State Council on the Education of Military Children was established to resolve the transition-related issues military families face through the coordinated efforts of Arizona's education leaders and military installation commanders. The Council provides for coordination among agencies of local government, local education agencies, and military installations concerning Arizona's participation in, and compliance with, the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The Compact was created to remove barriers to educational success imposed on children of military families due to frequent moves and deployments. The Council provides a forum for Arizona's military families to discuss the unique issues that their children face in school. The Council will provide recommendations to the Governor on ways to assist military families and their children with the goal of easing their transitions during deployments and relocations. 

The Council was originally established under Executive Order in July 2012, and was renewed by Governor Ducey in March 2015 and September 2018.

Arizona Supports the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children was adopted by Arizona in 2008. Its purpose is to address the challenges military children face due to frequent relocation.

Compact Content:

Article I - Purpose

Article II - Definititions

Article III - Applicability

Article IV - enrollment.pdf

Article V - placement_and_attendance.pdf

Article VI - Eligibility eligibility.pdf

Article VII - graduation.pdf

Article VIII - State Coordination

Article IX - Interstate Commission 

Partners:

Arizona Department of Education
Military Child Education Coalition
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
Arizona Coalition of Military Families
Operation Homefront
USO Arizona