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Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission

All states, including South Carolina, have joined the Interstate Compact regarding Educational Opportunity for Military Children to ease the transition for students and to ensure that there are no barriers to educational success imposed on children of military families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents. Former Governor Mark Sanford signed the Compact on June 11, 2010 and it became law in South Carolina on July 1, 2010. For a list of the Compact member states, please visit the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3).

As a member of the Interstate Commission, South Carolina has a seat at the table to discuss with other member states the Articles of the Compact and identify best practices to ensure the educational issues associated with military families during their transitions are successfully addressed.

South Carolina MIC3 Council Members
SECTION 59-46-40. South Carolina Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Position Name Position Title Official Name Term Length in years Appointed Date Appointed by Expiration Date At pleasure of Co-term
Governor or her/his designee Designee Childs, Felix, J. 12/2/2016 Governor Nikki R. Haley X
State Superintendent of Education or her/his designee Chair Dr. Priester, Tremekia K. 5/25/2021 State Superintendent of Education, Spearman, Molly M. X
Member appointed by the Governor to represent military installations in the State Member Vacant
Member of the House of Representatives Member Williams, Shedron D. 12/2/2020 Speaker of the House of Representatives, James H. Lucas X
Member of the House of Representatives Member Daning, Joseph S. 12/2/2020 Speaker of the House of Representatives, James H. Lucas X
Member of the Senate Member McElveen, J. Thomas III. 6/29/2021 President of the Senate, Peeler, Harvey S. X
Member of the Senate Member Cromer, Ronnie W. 6/29/2021 President of the Senate, Peeler, Harvey S. X
Member of a military family with experience in the educational challenges that military children Member Schwedo, Beth 4/13/2011 State Superintendent of Education, Spearman, Molly M. X
Superintendent of a school district with a high concentration of military families  Member Dr. Davis, Baron State Superintendent of Education, Spearman, Molly M. X
State Board of Education chair Ex-Officio Member Walters, Alan 12/31/2023 X
State Board of Education chair-elect Ex-Officio Member Stapleton, Chrystal F. 12/31/2023 X
 

Additional Resources & Information

  • MIC3 Articles of the Compact
  • SC MIC3 Bylaws
  • MIC3 Parent Guide