The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children is a law that has been adopted by all 50 states and Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA schools). The law applies to the receiving state. To exercise provisions, parents must be on active military orders. This does not extend to Department of Defense (DoD) civilians or DoD contractors.

• VA Overview of the Interstate Compact

• Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

• National Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission

• Virginia Law regarding the Interstate Compact

Each branch of service has an employee who is either a school liaison officer or a point of contact who fulfills the role. School Liaison Officers serve as the primary point of contact for school-related matters, represents, informs, and assists command, assists military families with school issues, coordinates with local school systems, and forges partnerships between the military and schools.

Chaundra Taswell
School Liaison
Fort Gregg-Adams
Email: chaundra.e.taswell.naf@mail.mil
Telephone: 804-765-3813

Daniel Dunham
Military Student and Families Specialist
Virginia Department of Education
Email: Dan.Dunham@doe.virginia.gov
Telephone: 804-923-0958

• Resources for Military Families

• Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Resources