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This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to provide additional protections and support for children of military families during school transfers. Specifically, the bill requires school districts to develop policies that allow children of active duty military members to enroll in a new school district before establishing permanent residence, by providing official military transfer orders and proof of intended residency. Parents must then provide official proof of residence within 45 days of their arrival date. The bill also ensures that when a military child transfers to a new secondary school, the receiving school district must accept and incorporate their transferred academic credits and associated grade point average into their cumulative academic record. The bill defines key terms such as "receiving school district" (the new school district), "sending school entity" (the original school), and "secondary school" (as defined in another section of the education code). By streamlining the enrollment process and protecting academic continuity, this legislation aims to reduce educational disruption for children of military families who frequently relocate due to military assignments.

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