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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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Nevada allows nonresident active duty service members, their spouses, and children to pay in-state tuition, reducing financial barriers to higher education during military assignments.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nevada does not impose a state income tax, helping service members, veterans, and military families retain more of their earned income.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nevada offers 11 distinctive military and veteran license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, veterans, and their family members statewide.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Nevada provides occupational licensing compacts and military spouse license recognition for military service members, veterans, and spouses, supporting workforce access, credential portability, and career continuity across state lines.
Nevada Purple Star Schools Program for Military-Friendly Schools
Nevada recognizes military-friendly schools that demonstrate strong supports, resources, and points of contact for military-connected students and their families.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Community Integration Support
Nevada allows military-connected students to remain enrolled in their school of origin despite relocation, helping maintain stability and continuity of education during military moves.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Child Care in Your Home (CCYH) is a DoD fee assistance pilot provided in Nevada that helps military families cover the cost of full-time in-home childcare (30–60 hours/week) for nontraditional work schedules, with eligibility based on service status and priority.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Childcare, Childcare Challenges, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nevada provides workforce and employment support programs for military service members, veterans, and spouses, supporting job access, skills development, and long-term career stability.
Nevada Vehicle Tax Exemption
Nevada provides a vehicle tax exemption for service members and their families, supporting financial stability and easing workforce mobility.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Expands the legal definition of “Armed Forces” to include the U.S. Space Force, ensuring Space Force service members are recognized in state law and eligible for the same benefits, protections, and programs as other military branches.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
Nevada provides Grants-in-Aid tuition assistance through the Nevada System of Higher Education to help eligible students, including military-connected students and families, reduce the cost of postsecondary education.
Populations: Survivor Families Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nevada waives certain motor vehicle late fees for service members serving in combat or combat support operations, helping reduce administrative and financial burdens during deployment.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nevada provides military spouse license transfer and recognition options, supporting employment continuity, reduced relocation barriers, and workforce participation.
Nevada allows state employees serving in the National Guard or Reserves to take paid military leave, supporting career continuity, readiness, and family stability during service.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nevada Department of Wildlife offers discounted active-duty military members and veterans discounted hunting and fishing licenses.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nevada exempts qualifying nonresident service members and their spouses from the governmental services vehicle registration tax, helping reduce vehicle-related costs during military assignments.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nebraska provides pay and benefits to National Guard members ordered to active duty, supporting financial stability, readiness, and family well-being during service.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Nevada provides resources and services through Military Family Support Services, helping National Guard and Reserve members and their families maintain readiness, reintegration, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Other, Resource Systems Navigation
Nevada allows military-connected students to enroll in virtual schooling options, helping maintain continuity of education and reduce disruption during military relocations.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Nevada allows children of military families to enroll in public schools prior to arrival, helping reduce delays and support continuity of education during military relocations.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
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