The 2023 Legislature created the Purple Star Award Program to recognize school districts that have incorporated military-friendly practices and demonstrate a commitment to military-connected students and families. The award program is jointly administered by OSPI and the Washington Association of School Administrators.
"To receive the award, school districts must successfully address the educational, social, and emotional barriers that students may experience when their parents/guardians are deployed or when relocating and transferring to a different school. School districts must also demonstrate a commitment to military-connected families and students by providing students with the tools and supports needed for success in their education and in their futures—whether they pursue postsecondary education, military involvement, or other careers."
Read more here: OSPI Article