New Legislation

On August 28, 2008, legislation that addresses educational transition issues of children of military families, House Bill 1678, went into effect. The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (HB 1678) states that:

C. Immunizations - Compacting states shall give thirty (30) days from the date of enrollment or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission, for students to obtain any immunization(s) required by the receiving state. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations must be obtained within thirty (30) days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission.

To review the entire bill: go to www.mo.gov/mo/govoffices.htm and then using Google search bar, enter HB1678.

To review the information regarding the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children go to http://www.csg.org/programs/ncic/educatingmilitarychildrencompact.aspx.

For guidance regarding students affected by this bill , click here.