PURPLE STAR CAMPUS

(a) In this section, "military-connected student" has the meaning assigned by Section 25.006. (b) The agency shall designate a school district campus as a Purple Star Campus if the campus applies and qualifies for the designation under this section. (c) To qualify as a Purple Star Campus, a campus must: (1) designate a staff member as a military liaison, whose duties include: (A) identifying military-connected students enrolled at the campus through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS); (B) serving as the point of contact between the campus and military-connected students and their families; (C) determining appropriate campus services available to military-connected students; and (D) assisting in coordinating campus programs relevant to military-connected students; (2) maintain on the campus Internet website 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 campus; (B) academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available at the campus; (C) counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled at the campus; and (D) the military liaison designated under Subdivision (1) and the liaison's duties under that subdivision; (3) maintain a transition program led by students, where appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the campus; (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 campus; or (C) a partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the campus, speak at an assembly, or host a field trip. (d) To comply with a requirement under Subsection (c)(2), (4), or (5), a school district campus may partner with the district to provide: (1) an Internet website web page required under Subsection (c)(2) if the campus does not have an Internet website; (2) professional development required under Subsection (c)(4); or (3) an initiative required under Subsection (c)(5). (e) The agency shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section.