SB 117 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION AND PURPLE STAR SCHOOLS.

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“d.Amend Subchapter II, Chapter 1, Title 14 of the Delaware Code, by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:

Other§ incentives135. as identified through the Department of Education’s rules and regulations.” SYNOPSIS This amendment changes the terminology in the bill from “campus” to “school” and makes it explicit that the bill applies to district and charter schools.

Purple Star Schools.

The Delaware Department Education shall designate a school district campus as a Purple Star Campus if the campus applies and qualifies for the designation under this section.

(a) To qualify as a Purple Star Campus, a school or a school district 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 campus services available to military-connected students;

and d.

Assisting in coordinating campus 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 SD :

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(5) Offer at least one of the following initiatives:

a.

A resolution showing support for military-connected students and their families.

b.