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This bill would establish a five-year pilot program to create "military charter schools" near military installations to support the unique needs of children in military families. These independent public schools would be required to maintain a student body consisting of 60% to 80% military dependents, while also serving students from the surrounding local community.
The legislation aims to provide a more stable education for highly mobile students by implementing "academic-passport" practices, which ensure that credits and records transfer smoothly when families are relocated. Additionally, the bill provides federal grants to help these schools build or renovate facilities and requires local military commanders to provide oversight to ensure the schools meet the specific needs of the service members' children.
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