Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Virginia House Bill HJR838

Introduced
2/20/23  
Engrossed
2/21/23  
Enrolled
2/23/23  

Caption

Commending Gunston Elementary School.

Impact

The resolution underlines the importance of community support for military families, recognizing the specific challenges they face, particularly in educational transitions and integration. By acknowledging Gunston Elementary's efforts, HJR838 not only elevates the school within the education system but also serves to inspire other institutions to adopt similar practices that support military families.

Summary

HJR838 is a resolution commending Gunston Elementary School for being recognized as a Purple Star School for the 2022-2023 academic year. This honor highlights the school's commitment to supporting military-connected children and their families, emphasizing its second-time achievement of this designation. The resolution praises the school for its high academic standards and for creating a child-centered environment that fosters healthy development and respects community relationships.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HJR838 is overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the bipartisan recognition of the essential role educational institutions play in the lives of military families. There is a general agreement among the legislators and the community that supporting military-connected students is both a moral obligation and a necessary aspect of education advocacy.

Contention

While the resolution is largely supportive, there may be underlying discussions regarding the necessity of tailored programs for military families in schools at large. The recognition of Gunston Elementary as a model could spark conversations about resource allocation and the need for supportive measures in more schools, especially those that serve high populations of military families.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VA HJR841

Commending Washington Mill Elementary School.

VA HJR843

Commending Silverbrook Elementary School.

VA HJR842

Commending Orange Hunt Elementary School.

VA HJR840

Commending Cardinal Forest Elementary School.

VA HJR844

Commending Washington Irving Middle School.

VA HR392

Commending Kings Park Elementary School.

VA HR394

Commending Lake Braddock Secondary School.

VA SCR15

Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to create a Purple Star School Award Program.

VA HB1545

To Amend The Arkansas Military Child School Transitions Act Of 2021.

VA HR857

Commending Tarrallton Elementary School.

Similar Bills

VA HJR842

Commending Orange Hunt Elementary School.

VA HJR840

Commending Cardinal Forest Elementary School.

VA HJR843

Commending Silverbrook Elementary School.

VA HJR841

Commending Washington Mill Elementary School.

VA HR392

Commending Kings Park Elementary School.

LA SCR15

Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to create a Purple Star School Award Program.

VA SR280

Commending Bethel Manor Elementary School.

TX HR855

Congratulating Hueco Elementary School in Socorro ISD on receiving the Texas Purple Star Campus Designation from the Texas Education Agency.