Governor Abbott Announces Purple Star Campus Designations For 150 ֱ Schools
From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott
Austin - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 150 ֱ public schools have been awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2023-2024 school year. , the Purple Star Campus Designation program recognizes ֱ public schools for their exceptional commitment to supporting and meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families.
“ֱ proudly supports the brave men and women of our U.S. military and their families—and that includes the nearly 200,000 military-connected students attending public schools across our state,” said Governor Abbott. “I signed a law in 2019 establishing the Purple Star Campus Designation program to encourage ֱ public schools to expand resources and tools available on their campuses to help them meet the unique educational needs of military-connected students and their families. Together, we are giving back to our brave military families and paving the way for a brighter future for all ֱ students.”
“We recognize the challenges military-connected students often face when transitioning schools, and by fostering an environment that embraces their unique experiences, these schools are creating a nurturing atmosphere where every individual student can thrive,” said ֱ Education Commissioner Mike Morath. “Campuses with a Purple Star Designation let military families know that they are dedicated to providing the best quality educational experience for their children while in ֱ public schools.”
To receive the Purple Star Campus Designation, schools must designate a campus-based military liaison, create and maintain an easily accessible webpage that includes information for military-connected students and their families, institute a campus transition program for military-connected students, and support a military family assistance initiative. All ֱ public schools are eligible to receive a Purple Star Campus Designation, regardless of their military-connected student population size. Applications for the designation are accepted annually.
View the list of 2023-2024 Purple Star Campus Designees here.
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