Purple Star Program Initiative Advances
Colorado State Senator Janet Buckner, Chair, left, and Colorado State Senator Janice Marchman, Vice Chair, right, express support for the HB24-1076 bill during the session held at the Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado, March 18, 2024. The HB24-1076 bill will give the option for schools to apply for the “Purple Star School Program,” which provides services and supports military military-connected students and their families to help mitigate the academic and social-emotional challenges they may face because of frequent moves, new schools, parental deployments, and different social circles and experiences. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Yepez)