Utah Admin. Code R277-929-4 - Purple Star Schools
(1) There is hereby
created a purple star schools designation for Utah schools that excel in
protecting the educational needs of students from military families.
(2) The Commissioner shall establish an
application process for Utah schools interested in the purple star schools
designation.
(3) The Commissioner
shall review purple star school applications with the state council created in
Section R277-929-3 and make
recommendations for the purple star school designation.
(4) The Superintendent shall award the purple
star school designation to a Utah school that:
(a) has a designated staff point of contact
for military students and families who acts as the primary link between a
military family and the school;
(b)
has a dedicated page on its school website featuring information and resources
for military families;
(c) has a
student-led transition program to include a student transition team
coordinator;
(d) provides
professional development for additional staff on special considerations for
military students and families; and
(e) meets at least one of the following
criteria:
(i) the school shall commit to hold
a school-wide military recognition event;
(ii) the school's governing board shall pass
a resolution publicizing support for military students and families;
or
(iii) the school shall
coordinate with the school liaison program from Hill Air Force Base or Dugway
Proving Grounds to provide opportunities for active duty parents to volunteer
in the school.
(5)
(a) The
Superintendent shall approve a seal for schools with a purple star school
designation.
(b) A purple star
school may use the approved seal on school letterhead, the school's website,
and other school publications.
(6) The Superintendent shall publish a list
of schools receiving the purple star designation on the Board's
website.
(7) A purple star school
recognized under this section shall submit an annual report on a form provided
by the Superintendent by March 31 annually.
(8) The Superintendent may rescind a school's
purple star school designation if:
(a) the
school fails to file an annual report under Subsection (7); or
(b) the school is out of compliance with a
requirement in Subsection (4).
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