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Proposed Expansion of Military School Enrollment Eligibility

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6181

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senate Amendment 6181 proposes changes to Department of Defense Education Activity () school enrollment rules. The amendment would allow more children of active-duty and full-time National Guard members to attend these schools tuition-free, even if they do not live on a military installation.

Why it matters

This amendment would change the eligibility requirements for military-run schools, potentially allowing children of active-duty and full-time National Guard members who live off-base to enroll on a tuition-free basis.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Active-duty military members

The amendment changes the eligibility criteria for their dependents to enroll in Department of Defense schools.

Directly affected

Full-time National Guard members

The amendment expands eligibility for their dependents to enroll in Department of Defense schools.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be eligible for tuition-free enrollment under this amendment?

Active-duty and full-time National Guard members who have relocated to a permanent station with dependents and do not live on a military installation supported by a school.

Does this apply to schools in U.S. territories?

No, the amendment explicitly states it does not apply to schools located in the territories or possessions of the United States.

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Shift to Discretionary Enrollment

The amendment changes the language regarding enrollment from 'shall' (mandatory) to 'may' (discretionary), granting the Department of Defense more flexibility in managing school capacity.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Mrs. Blackburn, Department of Energy and 2 more

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The federal department overseeing the schools affected by this amendment.”Map →

PersonMrs. Blackburn“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Energy“Department involved in defense activities mentioned in the underlying bill.”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

PersonMr. Warnock“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

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