Delaware is one of a number of states that does not have waiting lists due to funding levels or has generally supportive policy such that legislation is not required.

This Act allows the parent or guardian of a military-connected student to preliminarily enroll the student by remote registration in a school district where the parent or guardian is in the active military of the United States or in full-time status during active service with a force of the Delaware National Guard, if the parent or guardian is being transferred to Delaware under military orders and is transferred to or is pending transfer to a military installation within Delaware.

This Act provides that the spouse and any child of a member of the active military service of the United States, who has been assigned to duty elsewhere immediately following assignment to duty in Delaware, shall be deemed to be an in-state resident for the purposes of determining the tuition, fees, and other charges at Delaware public universities, colleges, or community colleges as long as the spouse or child remains enrolled at such institution.

The DJF is a network of state agencies, and external service providers who proactively work together to provide solutions for military members, veterans and families, addressing critical issues and needs, including financial and legal assistance, job training and employment, homelessness and housing, education, behavioral health and wellness. It is a collaborative effort led by several state agencies, including the DE National Guard, Delaware Health & Social Services, and the DE Commission of VA