The conferees (previous items) authorized $30 million in
supplemental educational aid to local school districts
populated by military families, including $5 million for
educational help for severely disabled children, and an
additional $10 million for districts affected by changes in
the number of students due to rebasing, activation of new
military units, or base realignment and closure. They also
authorized a $50 million increase for military child care,
and a $10 million increase in family assistance services. In
addition, they authorized up to 21 days of leave for service
members in connection with the adoption of a child. And they
directed the use of appropriated funds for transportation of
Army and Air Force Exchange merchandise for military members
and their families overseas. The next step for the complete
legislative bill will be a vote by both houses.
