Montgomery, AL – Military brats understand the hassles associated with transferring to a new school especially in the middle of a school year.
A law signed by Gov. Bob Riley Tuesday is designed to ease the transition.
Alabama becomes the 19th state to join the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunities for Military Children.
The legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep. Craig Ford of Gadsden and Democratic Sen. Ted Little of Auburn would allow Alabama to work with other states to reconcile variations in graduation requirements and other school issues.
Air Force Lt. General Al Peck, commander of Air University, said the new law would assist school-age children transition into and out of Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base every year.
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