S-3185 : Still Just a Bill

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The "Assuring Navigation of Compact Help for Ongoing Relocation for Military Families Act," or the "ANCHOR for Military Families Act" (S. 3185), aims to enhance the support provided to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a change of permanent station.

Key provisions of the bill include:

• Expanded Relocation Information: Amends title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to broaden the scope of information provided in relocation assistance programs. This expanded information must cover:
  • Comprehensive details on education systems, school enrollment procedures, and State-specific provisions under the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
  • Detailed educational resources for dependent children, including assistance with school transitions, academic continuity, and special education services.
  • Specific educational planning and support services for dependent children with disabilities, outlining procedures for transferring individualized education programs and coordinating with the Exceptional Family Member Program.
• Mandatory Information Provision: Requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their families receive information on all available relocation assistance programs, including those under title 10 and other provisions of law. This information must be provided at least 45 days before a permanent change of station takes effect.
• Comprehensive Information Content: The required information must include:
  • Details on family assistance programs, covering financial planning, spouse employment support, and community integration services.
  • Guidance on available housing assistance, including on-base options, rental protections, and resources for off-base relocation.
  • Information on mental health and well-being support services accessible during the transition period.
  • Educational resources for dependent children, such as school transition assistance and special education services.
  • Information on available legal and financial counseling programs.
  • Any other assistance programs designed to support military families during relocation.
• Accessibility and Outreach: Mandates that the Secretary of Defense incorporate this information into accessible materials and briefings, provide these resources at military installations and online, develop a communication strategy to increase awareness, and assess the satisfaction of military families with the information provided.
• Reporting Requirement: Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide annual briefings for three years to the Congressional Armed Services Committees. These briefings will cover the implementation status, awareness among military families, and recommendations for improving the dissemination of relocation and family assistance information.

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