What does Preamble of COMPASS Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The amendment aims to provide relief for members of the uniformed services who homeschool their dependent children. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 18, 2026, by Mr. Harrigan.

What does SHORT TITLE. of COMPASS Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Continuity of Military Parents' Academic Schooling and State Standards Act of 2026" or the "COMPASS Act".

What does PURPOSES. of COMPASS Act do?

This Act aims to ensure uninterrupted educational continuity for military-connected students. It seeks to reduce administrative and legal burdens resulting from frequent relocations experienced by military families. The Act intends to prevent penalties for military families due to conflicting State homeschooling requirements. It aims to support the family stability and readiness of servicemembers during transitions. The Act seeks to align homeschooling treatment with existing Federal protections for military families regarding domicile and legal residence.

What does TREATMENT OF COMPULSORY EDUCATION AND HOMESCHOOLING LAWS OF of COMPASS Act do?

This section amends Title VII of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by adding a new section (708). The new section addresses the education of dependents of servicemembers. It states that a dependent child of a servicemember educated at home, and covered by military orders for a permanent change of station, is considered in compliance with the compulsory education and homeschooling laws of the new location. Compliance is determined by whether the child complies with the laws of either the new location or the servicemember's legal residence. The term 'child' within this section is defined as the meaning given in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

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COMPASS Act

Last updated: 6/18/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2026

Author: Pat Harrigan (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

The COMPASS Act amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to ensure children of military families who are homeschooled are considered compliant with compulsory education laws in their new location.
Military families can choose to comply with either the homeschooling laws of their new duty station or their legal residence when homeschooling their children.
This bill defines 'child' for the purposes of this Act using the definition from Title 38 of the United States Code.

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