§ 127a-86

127A.86 PURPLE STAR SCHOOL DESIGNATION. Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, 'military-connected student' means a student who has an immediate family member, including a parent or sibling, who: (1) is currently a member of the armed forces serving as either a reservist or on active duty in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard; (2) is currently serving in the National Guard; (3) has recently retired from the armed forces; or (4) is the dependent of a member of the armed forces who was killed in the line of duty. Subd. 2. Purple Star School. (a) The commissioner of education may designate a school as a Purple Star School if the school: (1) has a designated staff member serving as a military liaison whose duties include: (i) identifying military-connected students enrolled at the school; (ii) serving as the point of contact between the school and military-connected students and families; (iii) determining appropriate school services available to military-connected students; and (iv) assisting in coordinating school programs relevant to military-connected students; (2) maintains easily accessible information on the school website

available to military-connected students; and (iv) assisting in coordinating school programs relevant to military-connected students; (2) maintains easily accessible information on the school website that includes resources for military-connected students and families, including information regarding: (i) student relocation, student enrollment, student registration, and transfer of school records; (ii) academic planning, course offerings, and advanced classes available at the school; (iii) counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled at the school; and (iv) the designated military liaison under clause (1); (3) offers a transition program led by students, where appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the school; (4) offers professional development opportunities for staff members on issues related to military-connected students; and (5) offers at least one of the following: (i) a resolution showing support for military-connected students and families; (ii) recognition of the Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month with relevant events hosted by the school; or (iii) a partnership with a local

r military-connected students and families; (ii) recognition of the Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month with relevant events hosted by the school; or (iii) a partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the school, speak at an assembly, or host a field trip. (b) The commissioner must establish a process for schools to seek Purple Star School designation by July 1, 2026. The commissioner may award Purple Star School designations starting in the 2026-2027 school year, and on an ongoing basis as schools meet qualifications for the designation. History: 2024 c 109 art 10 s 4

127A.86 PURPLE STAR SCHOOL DESIGNATION. Subdivision 1. Definition. For purposes of this section, 'military-connected student' means a student who has an immediate family member, including a parent or sibling, who: (1) is currently a member of the armed forces serving as either a reservist or on active duty in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard; (2) is currently serving in the National Guard; (3) has recently retired from the armed forces; or (4) is the dependent of a member of the armed forces who was killed in the line of duty. Subd. 2. Purple Star School. (a) The commissioner of education may designate a school as a Purple Star School if the school: (1) has a designated staff member serving as a military liaison whose duties include: (i) identifying military-connected students enrolled at the school; (ii) serving as the point of contact between the school and military-connected students and families; (iii) determining appropriate school services available to military-connected students; and (iv) assisting in coordinating school programs relevant to military-connected students; (2) maintains easily accessible information on the school website

available to military-connected students; and (iv) assisting in coordinating school programs relevant to military-connected students; (2) maintains easily accessible information on the school website that includes resources for military-connected students and families, including information regarding: (i) student relocation, student enrollment, student registration, and transfer of school records; (ii) academic planning, course offerings, and advanced classes available at the school; (iii) counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled at the school; and (iv) the designated military liaison under clause (1); (3) offers a transition program led by students, where appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the school; (4) offers professional development opportunities for staff members on issues related to military-connected students; and (5) offers at least one of the following: (i) a resolution showing support for military-connected students and families; (ii) recognition of the Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month with relevant events hosted by the school; or (iii) a partnership with a local

r military-connected students and families; (ii) recognition of the Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month with relevant events hosted by the school; or (iii) a partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the school, speak at an assembly, or host a field trip. (b) The commissioner must establish a process for schools to seek Purple Star School designation by July 1, 2026. The commissioner may award Purple Star School designations starting in the 2026-2027 school year, and on an ongoing basis as schools meet qualifications for the designation. History: 2024 c 109 art 10 s 4