Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program

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Altering the definition of "military-connected student" under the Purple Star Schools Program to conform with certain terms defined under State law; and establishing the Purple Star Colleges Program to recognize certain colleges that provide strong services and support for military-connected students.

Source: OpenStates · fetched May 26, 2026

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R · PrimeMary Carozza
D · CoBenjamin Brooks
D · CoKevin Harris
R · CoJohnny Salling
R · CoBryan Simonaire
D · CoRon Watson

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