SACRAMENTO – Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) announces that his legislation supporting the education of military families has officially been signed into law.
Senate Bill 920 ensures the continuation of the Purple Star School Program, currently overseen by the California Department of Education, by formally establishing it as state law.
Purple Star Schools provide military families with specialized support, such as dedicated staff, transition programs, military-related resources, staff training, and social-emotional support, to help military children navigate the challenges of frequent relocations and deployments. Military children typically relocate six to nine times between kindergarten and 12th grade.
"Purple Star schools are a lifeline for military families, offering the stabil
