Updated assessment of public schools on military installations and funding oversight.
This bill mandates the Department of Defense to conduct an updated assessment of the capacity and facility condition of public elementary and secondary schools located on military installations. The goal is to identify infrastructure deficiencies, directly impacting the quality of education for military families' children. Furthermore, the act requires reporting on the status of previously appropriated funds for school projects and increases the number of projects excluded from certain prior assessments.
Key points
New School Condition Assessment: The Department of Defense must update its report on the condition and capacity of schools on military bases, considering changes since 2017.
Financial Transparency: A schedule for completing approved projects and a status report on the use of already appropriated funds for school construction and repairs are required.
Oversight and Effectiveness: The U.S. Comptroller General will conduct an independent evaluation of the military school support program, assessing its operations, funding use, and goal achievement.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5528
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-12-12