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PRINTER'S NO. 2112
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1867
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY BOBACK, M. MACKENZIE, ROTHMAN, HELM, CIRESI,
R. BROWN AND PENNYCUICK, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," providing for military-connected
students.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding an
article to read:
ARTICLE XIII-F
MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Section 1301-F. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this article
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Education of the
Commonwealth.
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"Military-connected student." A student who is the dependent
of either an individual in the active military service of the
United States or in a full-time status during active service
with a force of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
"School." A school in a school district, charter school,
regional charter school, cyber charter school, intermediate unit
or career and technical school in this Commonwealth.
Section 1302-F. Purple-Star Schools.
(a) Designation.--The department shall designate a school
as a Purple-Star School if the school applies and qualifies for
the designation under this article. To qualify as a Purple-Star
School, a school must:
(1) Designate a staff member as a military liaison,
whose duties include:
(i) identifying military-connected students enrolled
at the school;
(ii) serving as the point of contact between the
school and military-connected students and their
families;
(iii) determining appropriate student services
available to military-connected students; and
(iv) assisting in coordinating programs relevant to
military-connected students.
(2) Maintain on the school district's publicly
accessible Internet website resources for military-connected
students and their families, including information regarding:
(i) relocation to, enrollment at, registration at
and transferring records to the school;
(ii) academic planning, course sequences and
advanced classes available at the school; and
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(iii) counseling and other support services
available for military-connected students enrolled in the
school.
(3) Maintain a transition program led by students, if
appropriate, which assists military-connected students in
transitioning into the school.
(4) Offer professional development for staff members on
issues related to military-connected students.
(5) Offer at least one of the following initiatives:
(i) a resolution showing support for military-
connected students and their families;
(ii) recognition of the Month of the Military Child
or Military Family Month with relevant events hosted by
the school; or
(iii) a partnership with a local military
installation that provides opportunities for active duty
military members to volunteer at the school, speak at an
assembly or host a field trip.
(b) Regulations.--The department shall promulgate rules and
regulations as necessary to administer this section.
Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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