Texas Gives Schools More Flexibility for Children of Allied Military Members

Affiliation: Joint

Location: Sheppard AFB | Wichita Falls, TX | Statewide option

Partners: Military spouse advocates; Sheppard AFB community; Texas state and local leaders; Texas school districts

What They Did: Advocates pursued a change to Texas education law allowing school districts to adopt policies that place children of active-duty foreign military members according to the age they will reach during the school year, addressing differences between U.S. and foreign academic calendars.

Key Results: Texas HB 2757 allows school districts to adopt policies placing children of active-duty foreign military members based on the age they will reach during the school year. It applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.

Replication Takeaway: Identify a recurring barrier affecting allied families, document its local impact, and pair spouse-led advocacy with installation, school-district, and state legislative partners.