Establishes the Purple Star Colleges Program to recognize Maryland colleges supporting military-connected students.
The bill establishes the Purple Star Colleges Program in Maryland to recognize institutions of higher education that provide strong services and support for military-connected students. To qualify, a college must designate a staff member as a uniformed services liaison, maintain a transition program for military-connected students, and offer professional development for staff on military-connected student issues. The Maryland Higher Education Commission will administer the program.
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