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Committee backs bill to remove repeal date for military-children education compact
Summary
SB 400 would remove the compact’s repeal date so Florida remains a continuing participant in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children; the committee reported the bill favorably after brief discussion and a waived appearance in support.
The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space and Domestic Security voted to report favorably SB 400, sponsored by Senator Wright, which removes the repeal date for Florida’s participation in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Senator Wright told the committee the compact, in place since February 2008, helps member states address education-transition challenges faced by military families transferring between states or school districts pursuant to official military orders. “Participation in the compact enables member states, of which all 50 states are members, to address educational transition issues faced by military families as they transfer from state or school district pursuant to an official military order,” Wright said. SB 400 would remove the periodic three-year renewal requirement and let the compact continue unless the legislature chooses to repeal it later.
One appearance form was filed in support; Logan Bridal waived in support on behalf of the Foundation for Florida’s Future. Committee members voiced general support, with one senator noting it was “the right thing to do” and urging the panel to make the compact permanent rather than renewing it every three years. The measure was reported favorably by roll call: Senators Burgess, Jones, Sharif, Trudell, Collins and Chair Wright voted yes.
Senator Wright said the legislature would retain the authority to repeal the compact in the future. The committee took no amendments and moved the bill forward.
