Pilot Program to Enhance the Preparation of Dependents of Members of the Armed Forces for Careers in STEM (Military Child Pilot Program)
Abstract
The Military Child Pilot Program was formally established by the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 233, and the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015. The objectives of the program are to enhance the preparation of dependents of members of the armed forces for careers in STEM and to provide assistance to STEM teachers at elementary or secondary schools at which a significant number of military dependents are enrolled. Currently, the Department’s methodology includes: (1) providing support to the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) College Readiness Program (CRP) in collaboration with the DoD Education Activity (DoDEA) to expand the number of covered schools and support the national goal; and (2) coordinating with the DoD components, federal and local government partners, and private sector organizations to complement the NMSI program. School implementation occurs over a three-year period and all implementation costs are budgeted in the fiscal year in which implementation occurs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 6461fb38b51fa7736b98a738cf7017a3