2020 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:Brian Halstead
Purpose:The Council deals with the challenges of military children and their frequent relocation
How Many Affectable:approximately 4,500
How Many Served:approximately 4,500
Year Created: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 17-18:one
Held FY 17-18:one
Required FY 18-19:one
Held FY 18-19:one
Required FY 19-20:one
Held FY 19-20:one

Operations

Support Staff:blank
Shared or Separate:blank
FY 17-18 Budget:$10,000
FY 18-19 Budget:$10,000
FY 19-20 Budget:$10,000
Other Funding Sources:none
Spending Authority:In statute

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2016:Nebraska continuing to support military children through compact