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MIRS, April
8, 2008
The children of those serving in the military would have an
easier time transferring to another school under legislation
sponsored today by a pair of Democrats and Republicans in the
House.
The legislation enrolls Michigan in the Interstate Compact on
Educational Opportunity for Military Children, which streamlines
a student's records from one district to another. Once enrolled
in the compact, students can enroll in a new school with
hand-carried records until official paperwork arrives.
It allows student to avoid repeating grades or falling behind
due to missed prerequisites. It prevents students from being
punished for missing entrance exams, and gives families a 30-day
window to meet any immunization requirement.
Rep. Gino POLIDORI (D-Dearborn), Rep. John ESPINOZA
(D-Croswell), Rep. Paul OPSOMMER (R-DeWitt) and Rep. John PASTOR
(R-Livonia) are spearheading the effort.
"A child in a military family may attend as many as nine or 10
schools between kindergarten and graduation," Polidori said.
"These kids face serious social and academic challenges, and
their parents often face significant red tape when they try to
enroll their children in school.
"We are moving fast on this because want Michigan to be among
the first 10 states to join the compact," Polidori said. "The
first 10 states will formalize the policies, and we feel
Michigan should have a seat at the table when those rules are
created."
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