To authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to provide dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students enrolled in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, and for other purposes.
Armed Services Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Introduced
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On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense , acting through the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), to implement dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students attending DODEA schools. These programs would enable eligible high school students to enroll in postsecondary courses and earn credit applicable towards both a high school diploma and a postsecondary degree or credential. The Secretary is empowered to enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to facilitate these programs. Furthermore, the bill allows for the provision of financial assistance to students to help cover the costs associated with participating in these dual or concurrent enrollment opportunities.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Forces and National Security
To authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to provide dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students enrolled in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHR-4020| House
| Updated: 6/17/2025
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense , acting through the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), to implement dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students attending DODEA schools. These programs would enable eligible high school students to enroll in postsecondary courses and earn credit applicable towards both a high school diploma and a postsecondary degree or credential. The Secretary is empowered to enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to facilitate these programs. Furthermore, the bill allows for the provision of financial assistance to students to help cover the costs associated with participating in these dual or concurrent enrollment opportunities.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.