MCO 1755.3A — School Liaison Program (slp)

MCO 1755.3A governs the Marine Corps School Liaison Program and its education-based services for military-connected children and families.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1755.3A
  • Title: SCHOOL LIAISON PROGRAM (SLP)
  • Date: 1 Jul 2021
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It covers school transitions, education options, deployment or separation support, academic achievement, postsecondary preparation, and relocation. The publication requires background checks for all SLP staff and establishes duties for commanders and School Liaisons.

Applies to: The SLP provides education based services to eligible service members and their families.

Topics covered

  • School transitions
  • Education options
  • Academic achievement
  • Postsecondary preparation
  • Youth sponsorship
  • Special education support

Questions and answers

What is the mission of the Marine Corps School Liaison Program?

The SLP mission is to promote awareness of the unique educational needs of military connected children and facilitate successful school transitions. (paragraph 3)

Which students does the School Liaison Program support?

SLP will support all military school age children in grades preK-12. (paragraph 4)

Does the School Liaison Program cover preschool or child care?

The SLP does not include preschool or other child care programming options. (paragraph 4)

What education matters must the installation School Liaison Program address?

The installation’s SLP shall focus efforts on education matters including: school transitions, education options on and off the installation, deployment or separation support, academic achievement and planning, postsecondary preparation, and relocation. (paragraph 4)

What must happen when child abuse or neglect involving military families is known or suspected?

Report known or suspected child abuse and neglect involving military families, directly to the local child welfare services agency and the installation Family Advocacy Program. (paragraph 4)

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