Tex.
Educ. Code Section 33.909
Purple Star Campus
(a)
In this section, “military-connected student” has the meaning assigned by Section 25.006 (Transition Assistance for Military Dependents).(b)
The agency shall designate a school district campus as a Purple Star Campus if the campus applies and qualifies for the designation under this section.(c)
To qualify as a Purple Star Campus, a campus must:(1)
designate a staff member as a military liaison, whose duties include:(A)
identifying military-connected students enrolled at the campus through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS);(B)
serving as the point of contact between the campus and military-connected students and their families;(C)
determining appropriate campus services available to military-connected students; and(D)
assisting in coordinating campus programs relevant to military-connected students;(2)
maintain on the campus Internet website an easily accessible web page that includes resources for military-connected students and their families, including information regarding:(A)
relocation to, enrollment at, registration at, and transferring records to the campus;(B)
academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available at the campus;(C)
counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled at the campus; and(D)
the military liaison designated under Subdivision (1) and the liaison’s duties under that subdivision;(3)
maintain a transition program led by students, where appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the campus;(4)
offer professional development for staff members on issues related to military-connected students; and(5)
offer at least one of the following initiatives:(A)
a resolution showing support for military-connected students and their families;(B)
recognition of the Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month with relevant events hosted by the campus; or(C)
a partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the campus, speak at an assembly, or host a field trip.(d)
To comply with a requirement under Subsection (c)(2), (4), or (5), a school district campus may partner with the district to provide:(1)
an Internet website web page required under Subsection (c)(2) if the campus does not have an Internet website;(2)
professional development required under Subsection (c)(4); or(3)
an initiative required under Subsection (c)(5).(e)
The agency shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section.
Source:
Section 33.909 — Purple Star Campus, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.33.htm#33.909 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).
