Current through L. 2024, c. 185.
Section 569 - Purple Star Campus designation(a) As used in this section, "military-connected student" means a student who is a dependent of a current or former member of:(1) the U.S. military serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, or Coast Guard on active duty;(2) the Vermont National Guard;(3) a reserve force of the U.S. Armed Forces; or(4) a member of a military or reserve force described in subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection who was killed in the line of duty.(b) The Agency of Education shall designate a school district as a Purple Star Campus if the school district applies and qualifies for the designation under this section.(c) To qualify as a Purple Star Campus, a school district shall: (1) designate a staff member as a military liaison, whose duties include: (A) identifying military-connected students enrolled in the district's schools;(B) serving as the point of contact between the school district and military-connected students and their families;(C) determining appropriate school services available to military- connected students; and(D) assisting in coordinating school programs relevant to military- connected students;(2) maintain within the school district an Internet website with 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 school district;(B) academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available at the school district; and(C) counseling and other support services available for military- connected students enrolled in the school district;(3) maintain a transition program led by students, where appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the school district;(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 school district; or(C) a partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer with the school district, speak at an assembly, or host a field trip.(d) To comply with the requirements under subdivision (c)(2), (4), or (5) of this section, a school district may partner with a third party to provide those services and initiatives.