(a) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided, that a member state may withdraw from the compact by specifically repealing the statute that enacted the compact into law.
(b) Withdrawal from this compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing the statute that enacted the compact into law, but the repeal shall not take effect until one year after the effective date of such statute and until written notice of the withdrawal has been given by the withdrawing state to the Governor of each other member jurisdiction.
(c) The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chairperson of the Interstate Commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing this compact in the withdrawing state. The Interstate Commission shall notify the other member states of the withdrawing state’s intent to withdraw within 60 days of its receipt of the notice of withdrawal.
(d) The withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal, including the performance of obligations that extend beyond the effective date of withdrawal.
(e) Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur upon the withdrawing state reenacting the compact or upon such later date as determined by the Interstate Commission.
(f)(1) This compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state that reduces the membership in the compact to one member state.
(2) Upon the dissolution of this compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the Interstate Commission shall be concluded and surplus funds distributed in accordance with the bylaws.
(May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-304, § 18, 60 DCR 2717.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 11 - Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
§ 49–1101.01. Adoption of Compact
§ 49–1101.02. Purpose and policy
§ 49–1101.05. Educational records and enrollment
§ 49–1101.06. Placement and attendance
§ 49–1101.07. Eligibility for enrollment
§ 49–1101.09. Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
§ 49–1101.10. Powers and duties of the Interstate Commission
§ 49–1101.11. Organization and operation of the Interstate Commission
§ 49–1101.12. Rulemaking functions of the Interstate Commission
§ 49–1101.13. Oversight, enforcement, and dispute resolution
§ 49–1101.14. Financing of the Interstate Commission
§ 49–1101.15. Local agency participation
§ 49–1101.16. Member states, effective date, and amendment
§ 49–1101.17. Withdrawal and dissolution
§ 49–1101.18. Severability and construction
§ 49–1101.19. Binding effect of compact and other laws
§ 49–1101.20. District of Columbia State Interstate Compact Council