La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LXXIX-909

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section LXXIX-909 - Purple Star School Award Program

A. A nonpublic 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 and families.

2. The designated staff member responsibilities 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;

2. maintain a student-led transition program to provide peer support for military-connected students; and

3. adopt a resolution stating a commitment of support for military-connected students and families.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LXXIX-909

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 50973 (7/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:101, and SCR 15 (2021).