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This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to provide more comprehensive support for military families during school transfers. Specifically, the bill requires school districts to establish policies that allow children of active duty military members to enroll in a new school district before officially establishing residency, by presenting official military transfer orders and proof of intended residence (such as a signed lease or home purchase contract). The parent or legal guardian must then provide official proof of residence within 45 days of the arrival date specified in military orders. Additionally, the bill mandates that when a military student transfers to a new secondary school, the receiving school district must accept and incorporate the student's transferred academic credits and associated grade points into the student's cumulative grade point average. The bill defines key terms like "receiving school district" and "sending school entity" to clarify the context of these transfer provisions. The legislation aims to ease the educational transition for military children who frequently move due to their parents' service commitments, ensuring more seamless academic continuity during relocations.

Military Affairs and Security

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