An Act to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families

This bill (SD 1171) improves support for military-connected families in Massachusetts, primarily affecting service members, their children in schools, and law enforcement. It requires police to check for military protective orders in the FBI database when arresting service members and mandates notification to the issuing agency if violations are suspected. For education, it ensures military-connected students receive immediate school records transfer, 30-day reevaluations for IEPs/504 plans, and school district responsibility in due process hearings. It also guarantees military-connected students the right to choose any school district regardless of capacity if a parent is on active duty, with continuity until completing the grade level. These provisions aim to reduce disruptions for families relocating due to military service.