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Vermont Statutes Title 16. Education, § 569. Purple Star Campus designation

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(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 subdivisions (c)(2), (4), or (5) of this section, a school district may partner with a third party to provide those services and initiatives.

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