Supports for Military-Connected Students and Families in Education
See the website below for more information!
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)
Support for military dependents' education was enhanced by the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Act, Feb. 2, 2012, P.L. 42, No. 6.
This act was signed into law on February 2, 2012.
It authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
providing for the form and enforcement of the compact;
imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor,
the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the
compact commissioner; and
establishing the State Council on Interstate Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Purple Star Schools
The Purple Star School Program was passed into law on July 11, 2022, as the Purple Star School Program, Act of Jul. 11, 2022, P.L. 752, No. 69. 2022 Act 69 - PA General Assembly
Purple Star Schools is a program that supports military-connected children as they relocate to new schools due to a parent's change in duty station.
This designation is given to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools for their commitment to serving active-duty military families and students.
Once LEAs and schools are approved, the Purple Star Designation will be for a term of three years. You can then renew the designation by reapplying.
More information on the website.