Michigan Legislature Considers ‘Purple Star’ Bill to Support Military Families

Michigan lawmakers are working to become the 38th state to host a Purple Star program in schools, which would help accommodate students who often change schools due to parental military service. Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4027, which would create the framework for Michigan to certify schools to ensure resources and information exist to help military children who relocate often. Rep. Dale Zorn, R-Onstead, introduced the legislation, which now moves to the Senate. It codifies requirements for the Department of Education, despite the program already existing based on a prior state budget that allocated over $1 million, according to the Department of Defense.