Bill · H.R. 4020· House(119-HR-4020)
To authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to provide dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students enrolled in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Aderholt
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to create arrangements with institutions of higher education. These arrangements are intended to provide dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA). Through these programs, students can gain postsecondary course credit while still in high school. The bill also allows for the provision of financial assistance to help students cover program costs. These schools can be located within or outside the United States.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets students in DODEA schools to provide them with educational and financial advantages.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The bill directly benefits high school students by providing paths to earn postsecondary credit.
Does this make college cost less?+5
By providing financial assistance for dual enrollment, the bill helps reduce the future cost of higher education for students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Postsecondary Credit: The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, may enter into arrangements that give students access to postsecondary course credit (Section 1(a)(1)). This allows students to work toward a postsecondary degree or recognized educational credential while still completing high school (Section 1(b)(2)).
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Financial Assistance: The bill allows for the provision of financial assistance to students to cover the costs associated with dual or concurrent enrollment programs (Section 1(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+7Good For Young Adults+6Good For Low Income Households+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+5Increases Public School Funding+3
- 6/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House