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MI HB4367

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Woolford

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the Michigan Department of Education to create a "Purple Star Program" by January 1, 2026, to recognize public schools that provide strong support for military-connected students

  • Schools seeking designation must appoint a staff member as military liaison responsible for identifying military-connected students, serving as point of contact, coordinating services, and ensuring access to counseling and support

  • Designated schools must maintain a dedicated webpage with resources for military families, including information on enrollment, record transfers, academic planning, counseling services, and liaison contact details

  • Schools must offer a student-led transition program for military-connected students and provide professional development for staff on military family issues

  • Schools must implement at least one additional initiative such as monthly recognition events for military families, resolutions of support, armed forces partnerships, or student-driven military family engagement clubs

Legislative Description

Education: other; purple star school program; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1138a.

Military affairs: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Education

6/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Education6/26/2025
Education And Workforce4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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