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Explore How States are Supporting Military Families
Across the country, states are advancing thoughtful policies, programs, and partnerships that strengthen support for military and veteran-connected families. This toolkit brings together those efforts in one shared, accessible place.
Select a state on the map to explore local initiatives, or browse the full database below to discover ideas and opportunities being activated nationwide.
Darker shaded states are a Do Your Part state.
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Priority Student Enrollment
California requires school districts to provide priority enrollment, immediate attendance, timely credit transfers, and transition support for children of active duty, Reserve, and National Guard families.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
California provides support through National Guard Family Programs, offering resources and services that promote readiness, reintegration, and family well-being for service members and their families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
The CMFRF was established to provide short-term financial assistance in the form of grants to California National Guard members and/or families impacted by mobilization and deployment.
Populations: Guard and Reserve Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
California Education Code Section 48307
California ensures that children of active-duty military families are not excluded from interdistrict transfer opportunities, supporting access to school choice and reducing disruption during military relocations.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
California Education Code Section 48306
California requires school districts to support continuity of coursework and honor academic credit for military-connected students transferring between schools due to a parent’s active duty, Reserve, or National Guard service.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
California Assembly Bill 556 (2013)
California Assembly Bill 556 (2013) added that "military and veteran status" is a protected category under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which makes it illegal to discriminiate against active-duty personnel and veterans in emmployment decisions.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
California Assembly Bill 556 (2013)
California Assembly Bill 556 (2013): health, wellness, and support services for service members, veterans, and military families in California.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
Senate Bill 538, California Family Code, Section 6308
Senate Bill 538, California Family Code, Section 6308 allows parties to appear remotely at domestic violence restraining order hearings.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Healthcare Outcomes
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