[MWR Fort Bragg] - First Count

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First Count

Each year school districts that serve military installations are required under federal law to conduct a "First Count" on a specified date. The "First Count" is an actual form that parents/guardians are asked to complete for each child that is enrolled in the school district. These forms are then used to determine the school district's eligibility and funding through the Impact Aid program.

The information provided on the form is confidential and is available only to school and federal officials.

How can school districts and military installations work together to communicate the importance of the "First Count?"

--work to have all schools conduct the "First Count" on the same day

--school districts could send a letter with the form home to parents

--installation commanders could put a letter in the base newspaper talking about the "First Count," how important it is for everyone to participate, and take the opportunity to focus on the importance of education and parent involvement

View the memorandum issued by the Fort Bragg Garrison Commander regarding Fort Bragg's Soldiers' and families participation in public school's federal surveys for Impact Aid.