14 Del. C. § 135
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§ Â 135. Purple Star Schools.
Official statutory text
(a) The Delaware Department of Education shall designate any school, including a district or charter school, as a Purple Star School if the school applies and qualifies for the designation under this section.
(b) To qualify as a Purple Star School, a school must:
(1) Designate a staff member as a military liaison, whose duties include:
a. Identifying military-connected students enrolled at the school.
b. Serving as the point of contact between the school 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 on the school 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 school.
b. Academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available at the school.
c. Counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled at the school;
(3) Maintain a transition program led by students, where appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the school.
(4) Offer professional development for staff members on issues related to military-connected students.
(5) Offer at least 1 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.
c. A partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the school, speak at an assembly, or host a field trip.
d. Other incentives as identified through the Department of Education’s rules and regulations.
(c) The Department shall promulgate rules and regulations to administer this section.
(b) To qualify as a Purple Star School, a school must:
(1) Designate a staff member as a military liaison, whose duties include:
a. Identifying military-connected students enrolled at the school.
b. Serving as the point of contact between the school 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 on the school 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 school.
b. Academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available at the school.
c. Counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled at the school;
(3) Maintain a transition program led by students, where appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the school.
(4) Offer professional development for staff members on issues related to military-connected students.
(5) Offer at least 1 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.
c. A partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the school, speak at an assembly, or host a field trip.
d. Other incentives as identified through the Department of Education’s rules and regulations.
(c) The Department shall promulgate rules and regulations to administer this section.
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