An Act relating to public school students connected to the military; relating to school funding for purple star designations; and providing for an effective date.

HB 256 adds a "purple star funding factor" to Alaska's school finance formula, ensuring public schools with Purple Star designations (recognizing support for military-connected students) receive additional state funding. This directly affects eligible schools by increasing their state aid based on the number of military-connected students they serve. The bill modifies how district adjusted average daily membership (ADM) is calculated, requiring the purple star factor to be multiplied in the funding formula. It does not change the Purple Star designation criteria but guarantees these schools get extra state funds through the existing financing system. The bill takes effect upon enactment.