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.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), to make agreements with colleges and universities so students at DoDEA-operated schools can take dual or concurrent enrollment courses that count toward both high school completion and postsecondary credentials. The measure also permits DoDEA to provide financial assistance to those students to help cover the costs of such college-level courses.

• Authorizes DoD (via DoDEA) to partner with colleges to offer dual/concurrent enrollment to DoDEA students.
• Permits DoDEA to provide financial assistance to students to cover costs of dual/concurrent enrollment.
• Defines dual/concurrent enrollment as courses counting toward both a postsecondary credential and high school completion.
• Uses the Higher Education Act definition of 'institution of higher education' for partner colleges and universities.
• Applies only to schools operated by DoDEA (federally operated military-connected schools).
• Does not specify funding levels or include an appropriation—implementation requires available funds.
• Requires DoDEA to develop agreements, eligibility rules, and administrative processes to manage the program.
• Could increase college credit attainment and reduce barriers to postsecondary education for military-connected students.