CA SB920

Establishes a nonmonetary California Purple Star School Designation Program administered by the State Department of Education to recognize public schools supporting military-connected pupils and their families.

Requires the department to develop an annual application process and adopt criteria for Purple Star School designation, including designating a staff liaison, providing professional development on military-connected pupils' needs, creating a dedicated webpage, and offering transition programs.

Purple Star School designations are valid for three years, after which schools must reapply; designations can be revoked if schools fail to maintain compliance with established criteria.

Defines "military-connected pupil" as a school-age child who is a dependent of current or former members of the U.S. military, California National Guard, military reserves, or was a dependent of a service member killed in the line of duty.

Requires designated Purple Star Schools to display their active status on their website and allows the department to request information verifying ongoing compliance with designation criteria.