Sec. 33.909.  PURPLE STAR CAMPUS.  (a)  In this section, "military-connected student" has the meaning assigned by Section 25.006.
(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.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 269 (S.B. 1557), Sec. 2, eff. May 28, 2019.