Legislation - SB0709

Title: Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program
Sponsored by: Senators Carozza, Brooks, Harris, Salling, Simonaire, and Watson
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

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.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0623

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/10/2026 Action Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program
Senate	2/10/2026	2/10/2026	Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

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