The Purple Star School Designation for military-friendly schools recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display onsite.

Montana Code Annotated 52-1-103 provides authority to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to conduct child abuse and neglect investigations. Montana Code Annotated 41-3-205 (3)(a) that specifies the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services can share information with \"military enclaves\" and 41-3-208 that authorizes MT DPHHS to make rules to administer this action. A Memorandum of Understanding is in place between Malmstrom AFB and the State of Montana.