Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)

As a result of the passage of the Valor Act of 2012, Massachusetts became a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission or MIC3. In accordance with the Valor Act and MIC3, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is committed to provide support and assistance to the students of active duty military families. We work to ensure the timely enrollment and graduation of this mobile population.

Staff Contact:

Christine Cowen, Military Connected Student Specialist
Educational Stability Team, Office of Student and Family Support
Phone Number: 781-338-6301
Email: Christine.H.Cowen@mass.gov

Guidance:

• Guidance on the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)
  This guidance provides information on the following key elements of the Compact:
  • Appendix A Definitions
    
  • Appendix B Duties of Schools
    
  • Appendix C Duties of Receiving Local Education Agencies
    
  • Appendix D Duties of State Education Agencies
    
  • Appendix E Full Text of M.G.L. Chapter 15E — Valor Act
  
  

• Amendment to Massachusetts Military Connected Students based on an Act Relative to Military Spouse-Licensure Portability, Education and Enrollment of Dependents [2022] — Remote Registration and Purple Star Designation

• Massachusetts Competency Determination Graduation Policy for High School Students in Military Families
  Request to Submit Alternative Evidence for High School Students in a Military Family to Earn a Competency Determination form

Related Resources:

• MIC3

• Offering free monthly Compact 101 training sessions on Zoom. To register go to the MIC3 Events Calendar

• Guide for Parents, School Officials and Public Administrators

• Purple Up for the Military Child! — Flier to Promote the Month of the Military Child (April)

• The Field Guide to the Military Teen

Last Updated: November 4, 2022