AZ HB2246

Establishes the purple star school program within the Arizona Department of Education to recognize schools providing transition support to military students and their families.

Schools must provide professional development training on military student needs to at least 70 percent of employees, with the first training delivered in-person and subsequent trainings available electronically.

Requires designated employee point of contact, peer mentorship program for military students, at least one annual patriotic event recognizing military service, and website or webpage with military student resources.

Schools must submit annual reports by June 30 detailing military students served, mentorship program participation, employee training completion rates, patriotic events held, and point of contact information.

Department may remove purple star school designation if school fails to submit required reports or meet eligibility requirements and does not cure deficiencies within 90 days of notice.