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HB 1021

Promoting educational stability for children of military families.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Callan and 8 co-sponsors

HB 1021 establishes educational support policies for military-connected students to reduce disruption from frequent school transitions and deployments.

First reading, referred to Education.
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Bill Summary · HB 1021

Legislative bill overview

HB 1021 addresses educational continuity and support for children whose parents are in the military, recognizing the unique challenges these students face due to frequent relocations and deployments. The bill is currently in the early legislative stage, having just been referred to the Education Committee after its first reading in January 2025.

Why is this important

Military-connected children experience higher rates of school transitions than their civilian peers, which correlates with academic disruption, social adjustment difficulties, and increased dropout risk. This bill attempts to create systematic protections and support mechanisms to mitigate these documented negative outcomes and improve educational outcomes for this vulnerable student population.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Unclear whether the bill allocates new state funding or requires districts to absorb costs, potentially impacting school budgets during constrained fiscal periods
  • Implementation burden: Schools may face administrative challenges in coordinating with military families and tracking student progress across frequent transitions
  • Scope definition: Questions about whether benefits extend to all military families (active duty, reserves, National Guard, veteran families) or specific service categories, and geographic limitations if only certain bases are affected

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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