From the Texas Education Agency,
"The Purple Star Campus Designation recognizes Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter school campuses that show support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) accepted applications for the 2024-25 school year from April 1, 2024, through June 7, 2024, for campuses to apply for the designation and demonstrate they have met the established criteria:
- Designate a campus-based military liaison;
- Create and maintain an easily accessible web page that includes information for military-connected students and their families;
- Implement a campus transition program;
- Conduct professional development for campus staff on topics related to military-connected students; and
- Offer at least one of the following initiatives:
- A resolution showing support for military-connected students and families;
- Participation in Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month; or
- Partnership with a school liaison officer to encourage and provide opportunities for active-duty military members.
A total of 541 campuses across Texas met the established criteria and have earned Purple Star Campus Designations for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. This is a 202% increase from the PSCD’s that were awarded in 2023-24 and represents incredible growth in the program and Texas schools' commitment to supporting military-connected students and families."
Congratulations to Fort Sam Houston Elementary and Robert G. Cole Middle/ High School for their campus designation!
https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/purple-star-campus-designation-awardees-sy-2024-25