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Okaloosa school board adopts Purple Star resolution to strengthen services for military-connected students

5810382 · August 12, 2025
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The Okaloosa County School Board unanimously adopted a resolution committing the district to connect military families with resources and to implement the Purple Star initiative across schools.

The Okaloosa County School Board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution committing the district to connect military students and families to resources and services aimed at ensuring a successful school experience. The board took the action during its regular meeting after Superintendent Chambers read the resolution and military representatives addressed the board.

The resolution cites that the district has the highest percentage of military-child enrollment in Florida and notes challenges these students face from frequent relocations, separations due to deployment and reintegration. Superintendent Chambers read the resolution aloud and…

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