In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Military–connected student” means a student who is a dependent of: A service member; or A service member who was killed in the line of duty. “Program” means the Purple Star Schools Program. There is a Purple Star Schools Program. The purpose of the Program is to recognize public schools that provide strong services and support for military–connected students and their families when, as a result of official orders, a military–connected student transfers schools. The Department shall administer the Program. Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Department shall designate a public school as a Purple Star School if the school applies and meets the criteria adopted by the Department for a Purple Star School. At a minimum, the Department’s criteria for a Purple Star School shall require a public school to: Designate a staff member as a uniformed services liaison, whose duties shall include: Identifying military–connected students who are newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled at the school; Serving as the point of contact between the school and newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled military–connected students and their families; Determining appropriate school services available to newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled military–connected students; Assisting in coordinating school programs for newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled military–connected students; and Generally aiding with a military–connected student’s transition to a new school; Establish on the school’s website an easily accessible webpage that includes resources for military–connected students and their families, including information regarding: Relocation to, enrollment at, registration at, and transferring records to the school; Academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available at the school; and Counseling and other support services available for military–connected students transitioning into the school; Maintain a transition program led by students, if appropriate, that assists military–connected students enrolled at the school; and Offer professional development for staff members on issues related to military–connected students transferring to new schools. A public school may partner with the county board to fulfill the Department’s criteria to qualify as a Purple Star School. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.