Bill > HR4020

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense, through the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), to establish dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students in DoDEA schools. These programs would allow students who have not yet graduated high school to simultaneously earn high school and college credits by enrolling in postsecondary courses through partnerships with higher education institutions. The bill specifically enables the Secretary of Defense to enter into arrangements with colleges and universities and provide financial assistance to students to cover the costs of these programs. A "dual or concurrent enrollment program" is defined as an educational arrangement that allows students to take college-level courses that simultaneously count toward both high school graduation requirements and potential college degrees or recognized educational credentials. The bill defines a DoDEA school as any school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, either within or outside the United States, and references the definition of "institution of higher education" from the Higher Education Act of 1965. This legislation aims to expand educational opportunities for students in military-connected schools by providing them with early access to college-level coursework and potential college credits.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4020/all-info