Section R277-929-4 - Purple Star Schools(1) There is hereby created a purple star schools designation for Utah schools that excel in protecting the educational needs of students from military families.(2) The Commissioner shall establish an application process for Utah schools interested in the purple star schools designation.(3) The Commissioner shall review purple star school applications with the state council created in Section R277-929-3 and make recommendations for the purple star school designation.(4) The Superintendent shall award the purple star school designation to a Utah school that: (a) has a designated staff point of contact for military students and families who acts as the primary link between a military family and the school;(b) has a dedicated page on its school website featuring information and resources for military families;(c) has a student-led transition program to include a student transition team coordinator;(d) provides professional development for additional staff on special considerations for military students and families; and(e) meets at least one of the following criteria:(i) the school shall commit to hold a school-wide military recognition event;(ii) the school's governing board shall pass a resolution publicizing support for military students and families; or(iii) the school shall coordinate with the school liaison program from Hill Air Force Base or Dugway Proving Grounds to provide opportunities for active duty parents to volunteer in the school.(5)(a) The Superintendent shall approve a seal for schools with a purple star school designation.(b) A purple star school may use the approved seal on school letterhead, the school's website, and other school publications.(6) The Superintendent shall publish a list of schools receiving the purple star designation on the Board's website.(7) A purple star school recognized under this section shall submit an annual report on a form provided by the Superintendent by March 31 annually.(8) The Superintendent may rescind a school's purple star school designation if:(a) the school fails to file an annual report under Subsection (7); or(b) the school is out of compliance with a requirement in Subsection (4).Utah Admin. Code R277-929-4
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-04, effective 2/9/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/9/2024