PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Director James “Hammer” Hartsell held a news conference on Tuesday to recognize Purple Star schools and districts.
An additional 176 schools in Florida have earned the Purple Star School of Distinction designation for going above and beyond to meet the needs of military families. Since Florida established this program in 2021, nearly 400 schools throughout our state have earned the Purple… pic.twitter.com/MJSOWoz7Hh
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) December 17, 2024
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The purpose of the Purple Star School of Distinction Designation and Purple Star School District Program is to recognize schools that support the unique needs of military families, help military-connected students navigate critical challenges and provide resources for military-connected students when transitioning to a new school environment.
For more information on the Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation and Purple Star School Districts contact PurpleStarSchools@fldoe.org.
You can watch the entire news conference below:
Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes Purple Star Schools and Districts https://t.co/0gNdqAF9mI
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) December 17, 2024
