§ 347.3 - Mission.

The mission of the DoDDS is to provide, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 2701 et. seq. and DoD Directive 1342.13,4 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; and under 20 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. and DoD Instruction 1342.12,5 to provide a free appropriate education for children with disabilities, ages 3 through 21; and, under 20 U.S.C. 3731(g), to provide a community college program for eligible students in Panama.

(a) The DoDDS shall also provide programs designed to meet the special needs of:

(1) The disabled.

(2) Individuals in need of compensatory education.

(3) Individuals with an interest in vocational education.

(4) Gifted and talented individuals.

(5) Individuals of limited English-speaking ability.

(6) A developmental preschool program for eligible dependents who are of preschool age.

(b) The DoDDS may also provide, to the extent funds are available:

(1) Extracurricular and co-curricular programs and activities to enrich the school environment and experience.

(2) Student travel to compete in interscholastic programs and competitions.