La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXV-1151

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section CXV-1151 - Purple Star School Award Program

A. A 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. The designated staff member 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; and

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

C. The local educational governing authority of each Purple Star School shall:

1. adopt a resolution stating the commitment of the support for military-connected students and families; and

2. assign a central office staff member to be the contact for the school-based liaison and military-connected students and families.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXV-1151

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 481011 (4/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:101.