Volume 4, Issue 10

June 1, 2020

MIC3 Resource Published Weekly

In response to the pandemic, states have developed excellent COVID-19 resources for families and students. Since March 27th, the Commission has provided the State Department of Education/Public Instruction COVID-19 Information and Guidance on School Closures to the Commission and stakeholders. Updated every Monday at www.mic3.net , the resource is emailed to Commission members, and posted on social media. Recently added: info on school reopening in the Fall.

Military Kids and School Moves through a Pandemic: FAQs by Stacy Allsbrooke-Huisman and Amanda Trimillos, EdD

Any normal year, nearly half of all military families would be gearing up for PCS season. However, this season is anything but normal. The COVID-19 crisis has consumed our country, if not the globe. Our new normal is living life on hold, while homebound and swallowing hefty doses of uncertainty with every news cycle. Many military families are in a hurry-up and wait phase, feeling helpless and anxiously awaiting the PCS process to continue. Read more

U.S. Department of Defense COVID-19 Related Updates

Although the U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) recently extended travel restrictions and halted permanent change of stations to June 30, they will allow more than 30,000 families to move during the Stop Movement Order . Read more Additional information: Transition to Conditions-based Phased Approach to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Personnel Movement and Travel Restrictions (5/22/20) Pentagon Reservation Plan for Resilience and Aligning with National Guidelines for Opening Up America Again (5/26/20) Fact Sheet - Travel Restrictions (5/26/20) For more USDOD COVID-19 Related Memorandums and Information, visit the Commission's new webpage . 

Why is my State a Member of the Compact? Member states believe supporting military families and kids is important. By working together we help them stay on track to be successful in school and their educational career. View flyer

What are the Requirements for Compact States? Under the Compact, State Councils are mandated to meet at least once annually during the fiscal year, which runs from July through the following June. As of June 1, 2020, 36 states (78% ) held their annual State Council meetings. Five states have Commissioner vacancies. Under MIC3 Policy #1-2017: State Coordination Policy , Member States shall appoint a Commissioner, establish a State Council, and by June 30 of each year, shall submit an annual report to the Commission. For more information on state requirements, view the March 2019 webinar by Compliance Chair Daron Korte (MN).

Air Force Representatives on State Councils In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction 1342.29, Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, January 31, 2017. Installation Mission Support Group commanders from Air Force installations listed in the attachment will represent Department of Defense interests in their respective states. View Memo

How are Commission Rules Developed?

Rules promulgated by the Commission have the force and effect of statutory law within member states and all state agencies and courts must give full effect to the rules. Proposed rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted by majority vote of the members of the Interstate Commission at an Annual Business Meeting (ABM). View the: Rules Promulgation Guide Compact Rules

STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Training - Thursday, June 4, 1:00 PM ET Leadership Nomination - Friday, June 5, 1:30 PM ET Executive - Thursday, June 18, 1:00 PM ET Communications and Outreach - Wednesday, July 1, 2:00 PM ET OTHER DATES 2020 Annual Business Meeting - October 1-2, Little Rock, AR

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