This bill allows private, non-public employers to create a voluntary, written veterans employment preference program.

R277-929-4. Purple Star Schools. (1) There is hereby created a purple star schools designation for Utah schools that excel in protecting the educational needs of students from military families. (2) The Commissioner shall establish an application process for Utah schools interested in the purple star schools designation. (3) The Commissioner shall review purple star school applications with the state council created in Section R277-929-3 and make recommendations for the purple star school designation.

53G-6-306. Permitting attendance by nonresident of the state -- Tuition. (4) (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Subsection (3), an LEA shall allow an eligible student to: (i) provisionally enroll in a public school in the LEA at the same time and in the same manner as individuals who reside in the state; or (ii) provisionally enroll in virtual education options that the LEA provides in the same manner as an individual residing in the state. (b) An LEA may not require proof of residency from an eligible student at the time the eligible student applies to enroll in a public school in the LEA. (c) An LEA shall require proof of residence within 10 days after the eligible student's first day of residence in the state.

This bill requires a college or university within the state system of higher education to award credit for certain military service training and experience.

53G-6-306. Permitting attendance by nonresident of the state -- Tuition. (4) (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Subsection (3), an LEA shall allow an eligible student to: (i) provisionally enroll in a public school in the LEA at the same time and in the same manner as individuals who reside in the state; or (ii) provisionally enroll in virtual education options that the LEA provides in the same manner as an individual residing in the state. (b) An LEA may not require proof of residency from an eligible student at the time the eligible student applies to enroll in a public school in the LEA. (c) An LEA shall require proof of residence within 10 days after the eligible student's first day of residence in the state.

Grants in-state resident status for tuition, for Service members and their family members who validate, prior to registration as a resident student, that the military sponsor is assigned to OR has established legal domicile in Utah. Provides in-state resident status for veterans and family members who have established residency prior to registration.

This resolution recognizes the Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance for offering pro bono legal assistance and representation to Veterans and to Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Service members.