2016 Boards and Commissions

State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

General Information

Formal Name:State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Contact Person:Sara Hulac
Purpose:The Compact deals with the challenges of military children and their frequent relocation.
How Many Affectable:Approx. 4,500
How Many Served:Approx. 4,500
Year Created:year 2011
Year Active:2011
Sunset Date:there is no sunset date

Authorization

Authorization Citation:79-2201 through 79-2206
Parent Agency:Nebraska Department of Education

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:six
Who Appoints:by statute 79-2204 (1)
Legislative Approval:no
Qualifications Of Members:by position held: Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Chairperson of the Education Committee, School District Representative, Military Representative, Military Family Education Liaison
Per Diem:no
Expense Reimbursement:yes
Term Length:However long the representative holds the position
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:one
Held FY 13-14:one
Required FY 14-15:one
Held FY 14-15:one
Required FY 15-16:one
Held FY 15-16:one

Operations

Support Staff:blank
Shared or Separate:blank
FY 13-14 Budget:$10,000
FY 14-15 Budget:$10,000
FY 15-16 Budget:$10,000
Other Funding Sources:none
Spending Authority:In statute

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:Nebraska now has a compact for military children.