(1) The Arkansas Council for Military Children shall:(1) Develop and review biennially and amend as necessary the Purple Star School Program model;(2) When developing, reviewing, and amending the Purple Star School Program as required under subdivision (1) of this section, incorporate provisions prescribed by the council, the Military Child Education Coalition, and other relevant, recognized authorities;(3) Use the Purple Star School Program's application and renewal process along with interdistrict collaboration events to drive continuous improvement of the Purple Star School Program;(4) Define required and optional Purple Star School Program provisions established by § 6-28-301 and performance standards;(5) Establish phase-in timing and training, if required, when adopting or amending Purple Star School Program provisions; and(6) Establish a recognition program for public schools, public school districts, and private schools that meet Purple Star School Program standards as defined and evaluated by the council.
(1) Develop and review biennially and amend as necessary the Purple Star School Program model;
(2) When developing, reviewing, and amending the Purple Star School Program as required under subdivision (1) of this section, incorporate provisions prescribed by the council, the Military Child Education Coalition, and other relevant, recognized authorities;
(3) Use the Purple Star School Program's application and renewal process along with interdistrict collaboration events to drive continuous improvement of the Purple Star School Program;
(4) Define required and optional Purple Star School Program provisions established by § 6-28-301 and performance standards;
(5) Establish phase-in timing and training, if required, when adopting or amending Purple Star School Program provisions; and
(6) Establish a recognition program for public schools, public school districts, and private schools that meet Purple Star School Program standards as defined and evaluated by the council.