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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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New Jersey provides a dedicated Military Support Specialist within the Office of Special Education to help military-connected students and families navigate special education services and maintain continuity during school transitions.
Populations: Exceptional Family Members Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Virginia provides military-connected families access to the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center, offering guidance, training, and resources to help navigate school systems and support student success during transitions.
Populations: Exceptional Family Members Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Community Integration Support
New Jersey Administrative Code 6A, Chapter 14, Subchapter 4
New Jersey requires school districts to provide appropriate special education programs and services, helping military‑connected students with disabilities maintain continuity of support and educational progress during relocations.
Populations: Exceptional Family Members Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
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This toolkit is launching in 'beta' to demonstrate the incredible potential of state level work. We'll keep refining it and would love your help in making it the most comprehensive, easy to use tool out there. Help us improve the States toolkit by sharing anything that needs attention with Blue Star Families by filling out this form.
A comprehensive overview of the methodology and supporting data can be found in the full technical memo.
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