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The Compact goal is to ease education transitions of military students in public and DoDEA schools.

10/12/2026

For those who have previously completed a Compact 101 session, MIC3 will host a Compact 201 session on Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 PM ET. Because the case studies are interactive, attendees must be able to unmute and share their we**am to participate during the session.

10/08/2026

Today’s Commission Feature is Louisiana Commissioner Ernise Singleton. Commissioner Singleton has served as the MIC3 Louisiana Commissioner since 2018 and served as Past Chair of the Commission in 2026. Past Chair Singleton previously served as Training Committee Chair, Commission Vice Chair, and Commission Chair. Past Chair Singleton also serves as an Educational Program Manager for the Louisiana Department of Education.

When asked to share one thing that he wished schools and uniform-connected families better understood about the Compact, Past Chair Singleton shared:
“I wish schools understood the Compact has a focus on ensuring educational opportunities for uniform-connected families are provided in specific areas. Yes, extracurricular activities are important, but that is not the focus of the Compact.”

When asked how her perspective has shifted over the course of her service to the Commission, Past Chair Singleton shared, “Since I have served as a Commissioner, I am more cognizant of what it means for a student to move from one place to another and ensuring those students have what they need to be successful in the transition.”

To learn more about Commissioner Singleton and MIC3 in Louisiana, click the link in our bio.

10/06/2026

Compact Rule, SEC. 6.102 Eligibility for Extracurricular Participation

(a) State and LEA shall facilitate the opportunity for an eligible military children’s inclusion in extracurricular activities, regardless of application deadlines, with consultation with the state high school athletic association, to the extent they are otherwise qualified. Application deadlines include tryouts, summer conditioning and other coach or district prerequisites.

09/29/2026

Today’s Commission Feature is New Mexico Commissioner Teresa Ferenczhalmy. Commissioner Ferenczhalmy has served as the MIC3 New Mexico Commissioner since 2019 and served as the Tier Group 3 Facilitator in 2026. Commissioner Ferenczhalmy also serves as STARBASE Holloman Academy Director.

When asked to share one thing that he wished schools and uniform-connected families better understood about the Compact, Commissioner Ferenczhalmy shared:
“I wish they understand that the Compact is to help families work through school transitions and keep students on track for graduation. Often times, families just assume the worst scenario or talk with friends and don't receive correct information and become frustrated with a school transition and give up. Once you connect with a School Liaison or the Compact Commissioner for your current state, your problem should be resolved in the best possible way for your student.”

Chair Ferenczhalmy also shared that she is especially proud of New Mexico School Liaison team. She stated, “The New Mexico School Liaison team is amazing at supporting each other and working through cases with a quick response at the local level.”

To learn more about Commissioner Ferenczhalmy and MIC3 in New Mexico, click the link in our bio.

09/22/2026

Register now to attend the Compact 101 Training on Tuesday, October 6 at 8:00 AM ET. Learn how the Compact removes barriers to educational success for military children during this one-hour session. Register by accessing the Events Calendar from the Linktree in our bio or by scanning the QR Code.

09/18/2026

Today marks the 79th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Air Force as a separate branch of the military. In 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act, which not only established this new defense organization but also marked the formal creation of the U.S. Air Force as a separate and independent service branch.

09/15/2026

Today’s Commission Feature is South Carolina Commissioner Tremekia Priester. Chair Priester has served as the MIC3 South Carolina Commissioner since 2021 and has chaired the Compliance Committee since 2026. Chair Priester also works as a Program Manager in the Office of Educational Choice & Family Engagement within the South Carolina Department of Education.

When asked to share one thing that he wished schools and uniform-connected families better understood about the Compact, Chair Priester shared:
“That the Compact is a specific tool designed to create an even playing field, ensuring military children are neither penalized nor uniquely privileged but simply given an equal opportunity to matriculate successfully throughout their educational journey.”
Chair Priester also shared that she is especially proud of is the South Carolina MIC3 State Council’s collaboration with the SC Department of Veterans Affairs.

When asked to share advice with commissioners seeking to strengthen Compact implementation in their state, Chair Priester noted:
“To strengthen the implementation of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) at the state level, commissioners must operate as proactive educators as opposed to reactionary regulators in efforts to becoming sound structural builders.”

To learn more about Commissioner Priester and MIC3 in South Carolina, click the link in our bio.

09/14/2026

Register now to attend the Compact 101 Training on Monday, September 28 at 12:00 PM ET. Learn how the Compact removes barriers to educational success for military children during this one-hour session. Register by accessing the Events Calendar from the LinkTree in our bio or by scanning the QR Code.

09/07/2026

Today, we pause to celebrate the people whose hard work makes a difference. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day.

09/02/2026

Compact Rule SEC. 6.101 Absence as Related to Deployment Activities
(a) A custody order, special power of attorney, or other applicable document relative to the guardianship of a child of a military family and executed under the applicable law of each member state shall be sufficient for the purposes of enrollment and all other actions requiring parental participation and consent. A special power of attorney form, which is acceptable in some jurisdictions, can be obtained through the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) offices pursuant to Military Family Care Plan regulations.
(1) An LEA shall be prohibited from charging local tuition to a transitioning military
child placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other person standing in loco
parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that of the custodial parent. Tuition may
be charged for optional programs offered by an LEA.
(2) An eligible military child, placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other
person standing in loco parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that of the
custodial parent, may continue to attend the school in which he/she was enrolled
while residing with the custodial parent.
(3) An LEA shall not charge tuition. In addition, transportation to and from school is
the responsibility of the non-custodial parent or other persons standing in loco
parentis.

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