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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.
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Moving to Washington Guide for Military Families
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs publishes an annual “Resources for Military Families in WA” guide and will release an updated Moving to Washington Guide for Military Families in 2025 to help service members and their families access benefits, services, and relocation resources.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
Virginia provides educational support to children of military personnel relocating to military housing, helping ensure smooth school enrollment, placement, and continuity during transitions.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
States use recommendations to strengthen implementation of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact, improving consistency in enrollment, placement, eligibility, and graduation processes for military-connected students across state lines.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
Colorado HB22‑1102 prohibits discrimination in housing sales and rentals based on veteran or military status, ensuring military members and veterans cannot be denied, withheld, or excluded from housing opportunities.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
Rhode Island’s H‑5593/S‑0241A prohibits housing discrimination based on military or familial status, banning questions about military status in rental or home purchase processes and protecting military families’ housing rights.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Washington supports military-connected students and families through the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges by providing guidance, resources, and programs that help reduce barriers and support continuity of education during military relocations.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
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
Student Enrollment Flexibility
Florida supports military-connected students by providing enrollment flexibility and protections that help maintain continuity of education during military-related relocations.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
Student Enrollment Support
Kentucky requires school districts to support enrollment continuity for military-connected students, allowing timely placement, attendance, and academic progression when families relocate due to military orders.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
Maryland House Bill 1237, Chapter 708, Section 8-413 (2023)
Maryland requires school districts to adopt enrollment and placement policies that ensure timely placement, attendance, and transfer support for military-connected students, helping maintain continuity of education during military relocations.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 28A.155.260
Washington requires school districts to provide timely enrollment, placement, and support for military-connected students, helping reduce disruption and maintain continuity of education during relocations related to military service.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Mobility & Relocation, Relocation/PCS Issues
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