Purple Star School of Distinction and Purple Star School District Designations

The Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Designation was established by the Florida legislature in 2021 and further defined in Rule 6A-1.0999, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The Florida Purple Star School District Program was established by the Florida legislature in 2024. Once awarded, schools and districts will maintain their designation as a Purple Star School of Distinction or Purple Star School District for three school years.

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, please contact PurpleStarSchools@fldoe.org.

For information on the Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus program, please visit: https://www.fldoe.org/schools/higher-ed/fl-college-system/military/purple-star.stml.

Legislation and Resources

• Section 1003.051, Florida Statutes, Purple Star Campuses
• Section 1003.052, Florida Statutes, The Purple Star School District Program
• Rule 6A-1.0999, F.A.C., Purple Star School of Distinction and Purple Star School District Designations
• Student Support Services for Military Families
• Purple Up! Toolkit

Applications and Timeline

• Florida Purple Star School of Distinction Application Instructions (PDF)
• Purple Star School of Distinction Application Form PSDA-1 (sample only)
• Florida Purple Star School District Application Instructions (PDF)
• Purple Star School District Application Form PSDA-2 (sample only)
• Application window opens – August 2025
• Deadline for submission – September 2025
• Florida Purple Star Schools announced – Fall 2025

Purple Star School Districts of Distinction

Congratulations to the five districts that completed all requirements to earn the Purple Star School District of Distinction Designation from the 2024-25 school year through the 2026-27 school year.

• Bay
• Brevard
• Citrus
• Okaloosa
• Santa Rosa

Purple Star Schools of Distinction

Congratulations to the 176 schools that completed all requirements to earn the Purple Star School of Distinction Designation from the 2024-25 school year through the 2026-27 school year. For a complete list of all Purple Star schools, click here (PDF).