SECRETARY
OF
DEFENSE
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DEFENSE
PENTAGON
WASHINGTON
,
DC
20301-1000
M
AY
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MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR PENTAGON LEADERSHIP
DEFENSE AGENCY AND DOD FIELD ACTIVITY DIRECTORS
SUBJECT: Homeschooling Support for Military-Connected Families
Executive Order (EO) 14191 , "Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for
Families," January 29, 2025, underscores the Administration's commitment to expanding
educational choice for military-connected families. The Department shares that commitment.
The Department is currently reviewing options to support expanding educational choice
for military-connected families, as directed
by
EO 14191. Additional review
is
necessary to
assess homeschooling support available to military-connected families across the world.
Homeschooling offers
an
individualized approach for students and highlights the significant role
parents play
in
the educational process.
I hereby direct the Under Secretary
of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness to conduct a
Department-wide review
of
its current support for homeschooling military-connected families, as
well as best practices, including the feasibility
of
providing facilities or access to other resources
for those students.
Through these efforts, the Department will uphold the directive to improve the education,
well-being, and future success
of
military-connected students, supporting parents
in
choosing the
best educational options for their children. Ensuring that military-connected families receive
strong educational support maintains morale and readiness, reinforcing the overall stability and
effectiveness
of
our military communities. This
is
vital to the Department and the quality
of
life
of
our Service members, who deserve
no
less.
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