SHB 1346: Creating the purple star award.

What this bill does

Establishes the Purple Star Award (award) to recognize military-friendly school districts that show a commitment to students and families connected to the nation's military. Establishes related administrative duties for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), including authorizing the OSPI to collaborate with a qualifying entity in administering the award, and requiring the OSPI to include an award application on its website.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 16, 2023
  96 yea · 2 nay
• House: Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 13, 2023
  94 yea · 2 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 5, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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