1. (1) There is hereby created the State Council for Military Children.

2. (2) The state council shall:

   1. (a) coordinate implementation of the compact among:

      1. (i) state agencies;
      2. (ii) LEAs; and
      3. (iii) military installations;
   2. (b) safeguard the interests of military impacted students within the state;
   3. (c) make recommendations for laws and policies to benefit military impacted students; and
   4. (d) promote awareness of compact rights and protections with military families.

3. (3)(a) The Superintendent shall invite the individuals identified in Subsection 53E-3-909(1) to participate in the state council.

   1. (b) The Superintendent may invite other individuals with interest or expertise in working with military students to participate in the state council.
4. (4) The Superintendent shall coordinate with the Commissioner to schedule meetings of the state council.
5. (5) The state council shall meet on an annual basis or with such other frequency as may be required by compact rules.
6. (6) The Commissioner shall be responsible for filing all required reports with the national compact office.

KEY: state council, military, compact

Date of Last Change: April 7, 2026

Notice of Continuation: August 15, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4)