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Governor Baldacci Ceremonially Signs Educational Bill for Military Children

Press Release

Date: July 28, 2009
Location: Augusta, ME
Issues: Military Personnel Education


Governor Baldacci Ceremonially Signs Educational Bill for Military Children

Governor John E. Baldacci today ceremonially signed LD 1324, An Act To Adopt the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

The intent of the interstate compact is to help ensure that children of military families have seamless transfers from school to school.

"Reassignments in the military present special challenges to the children of a service member," Governor Baldacci said. "They not only have to make new friends and get used to new surroundings, but they have to transition to new schools. This will help with some of the challenges, including credit transfers, meeting graduation requirements, and missed entrance or exit exams. This law makes sense because every child deserves the opportunity to flourish."

Governor Baldacci was joined at the ceremonial signing by bill sponsor Rep. Jarrod Crockett (R-Bethel) and supporters of the legislation.

The law goes into effect 90 days after the close of the legislative session, which is September 12.


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