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Committee Hears Support for Purple Star Schools to Aid Military‑Connected Students
Summary
Lawmakers and the Department of Defense told the House Education and Workforce Committee that House Bill 4,367 would codify Michigan's existing Purple Star Schools program, a permissive designation aimed at easing school transitions for military families; committee members asked about funding and who would serve as school liaisons.
Representative Daniel Wolford introduced House Bill 4,367 to the House Education and Workforce Committee and was joined by Shane Preston, Great Lakes regional liaison for the Defense State Liaison Office, who urged members to back the measure.
Shane Preston told the committee the Department of Defense “is in strong support of the policies reflected in House Bill 4,367,” saying Purple Star Schools “go above and beyond and meet the unique needs” of military‑connected students. He said the program addresses curriculum mismatches, inconsistent graduation requirements and the social disruptions that…
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