§ 346.4 - Organization.

The DoDEA is established as a DoD Field Activity under the authority, direction, and control of the ASD(FM&P). It shall consist of:

(a) A Director, who shall be known as the Director of Education.

(b) The DoDDS which, under 32 CFR part 347, provides a free public education of high quality from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve for eligible minor dependents of U.S. military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense stationed overseas; a free, appropriate education for such minor dependents with disabilities, ages 3 through 21; and a community college program for eligible students in Panama.

(c) The DoD section 6 Schools Office which, under 32 CFR part 345, provides a free public education for dependent children of U.S. military personnel and federally employed civilian personnel when those children are eligible for an education in DoD section 6 Schools under 20 U.S.C. 2362, 20 U.S.C. 241 note, and 32 CFR part 68. Such free public education arrangements shall be made by the Secretary of Defense either with a local educational agency or with the head of a Federal Department or Agency, consistent with 20 U.S.C. 2362.

(d) The Office of CAPSE which, under DoD Directive 1322.8,1 provides overall policy guidance and periodic review of voluntary education programs for military personnel, including the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support. The Office of CAPSE monitors the basic and/or functional skills programs conducted within the Department of Defense for military personnel and partnerships in education; provides support within the Department of Defense for implementation of the President's goals for adult literacy; and provides policy guidance and oversight of Tuition Assistance Programs for military personnel, consistent with DoD Directive 1322.8.

(e) Other subordinate elements as are established by the Director, within the resources assigned by the ASD(FM&P).