LAC 28:CXXXIX.2717. Purple Star School Award Program

A. A school shall be labeled a “Purple Star School” if it has exhibited a major commitment to military-connected students and families, as demonstrated by meeting the following requirements. 1. The school has designated a staff member as a military liaison to serve as the primary point of contact for military-connected students. The designated staff member shall: a. identify special considerations needed by military-connected students and families; and b. develop training to inform teachers and other school personnel of such special considerations. B. Schools labeled as “Purple Star Schools” shall: 1. maintain a dedicated page on the school website featuring resources for military-connected students and families; and 2. maintain a student-led transition program to provide peer support for military-connected students C. The local educational governing authority of each Purple Star School shall: 1. adopt a resolution stating the commitment of the support for military-connected students and families; and 2. assign a central office staff member to be the contact for the school-based liaison and military-connected students and families.