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MI HB4367
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Woolford
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Schools must offer a student-led transition program for military-connected students and provide professional development for staff on military family issues
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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