A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a.
House Bill No. 4027aims to amend the 1976 PA 451, "The Revised School Code," by adding section 1138a to establish a purple star program by January 1, 2024. This program is designed to support military-connected pupils in public schools. Key components of the bill include:
An application process for public schools to receive a purple-star-program-school designation. Criteria for designation include appointing a military liaison, maintaining a dedicated webpage with resources for military-connected pupils and their families, implementing transition programs, offering staff development on military-connected pupil issues, and initiating support activities such as resolutions of support, monthly recognitions, partnerships with armed forces, and pupil-driven clubs. Definitions of "armed forces" to include all branches of the United States military and "military-connected pupil" as a pupil related to a current or former member of the armed forces, including those killed in the line of duty.
The bill focuses on ensuring that military-connected pupils have access to appropriate resources, support, and recognition within the public school system.
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Referred to the Committee on Education
