SB 709·MD·senate
Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program
Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Carozza
Latest Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 671
May 26, 2026
Summary
The bill narrows the Purple Star Schools definition of a military‑connected student to dependents of active‑duty or reserve service members (or those killed in the line of duty) and adds a new Purple Star Colleges Program to honor colleges that offer dedicated support for military‑connected students. It affects K‑12 schools, higher‑education institutions, and the Maryland Higher Education Commission, aiming to improve services for students with military ties.
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