Total Force Family Education Act

HR 5987, the Total Force Family Education Act, requires military schools (DODEA) to automatically enroll children of reserve component service members who are on active duty under orders for accompanied permanent station changes. It applies specifically to reserve members performing active service with family relocation orders, directly affecting their families during military relocations. If space is unavailable at the school near the member’s permanent station, children are placed on a waitlist. This policy change modifies access rules to ensure consistent school enrollment for reserve families during duty assignments.