What does Preamble of COMPASS Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The proposed amendment aims to provide relief for members of the uniformed services who homeschool their dependent children. The bill's stated purpose is 'to provide relief for members of the uniformed services who homeschool their dependent children, and for other purposes.'

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 experienced by military families due to frequent relocations. The Act intends to prevent penalties for military families resulting from conflicting State homeschooling requirements. It aims to support family stability and readiness of servicemembers during transitions. The Act seeks to align homeschooling treatment with existing Federal protections for military families related to 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 who are subject to permanent change of station (PCS) orders. It states that a dependent child of a servicemember educated at home is considered in compliance with compulsory education and homeschooling laws of the destination state if they comply with those laws or the laws of the servicemember's legal residence. The term 'child' within this section is defined as having the meaning given in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

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COMPASS Act

Last updated: 6/15/2026 · Introduced: 6/15/2026

Author: Ted Cruz (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The COMPASS Act amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide relief for military families who homeschool their children.
It establishes that homeschooling dependents of servicemembers comply with destination state laws or the laws of the servicemember's legal residence during permanent change of station (PCS) orders.
The bill aims to reduce administrative burdens and prevent penalties for military families facing conflicting state homeschooling requirements.

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