New law makes changing schools easier for children of military parents
Associated Press
Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:14 a.m.
MONTGOMERY - Military brats understand the hassles associated with transferring to a new school especially in the middle of a school year.
A law signed today by Gov. Bob Riley is designed to ease the transition.
Alabama becomes the 19th state to join the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunities for Military Children.
The legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep. Craig Ford of Gadsden and Democratic Sen. Ted Little of Auburn would allow Alabama to work with other states to reconcile variations in graduation requirements and other school issues.
Air Force Lt. General Al Peck, commander of Air University, said the new law would assist school-age children transition into and out of Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base every year.
Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:14 a.m.
MONTGOMERY - Military brats understand the hassles associated with transferring to a new school especially in the middle of a school year.
A law signed today by Gov. Bob Riley is designed to ease the transition.
Alabama becomes the 19th state to join the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunities for Military Children.
The legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep. Craig Ford of Gadsden and Democratic Sen. Ted Little of Auburn would allow Alabama to work with other states to reconcile variations in graduation requirements and other school issues.
Air Force Lt. General Al Peck, commander of Air University, said the new law would assist school-age children transition into and out of Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base every year.
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posted by Military Brats Registry Blog at 7:08 PM
2 Comments:
Alright Alabama!!!
Bettina
http://theinterculturalpost.blogspot.com
I'm glad to hear this. My dad was in SOS at Maxwell when I was in 2nd grade. I was only there a month before moving again. This would have been helpful to me.
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