[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 2, Parts 191 to 399]
[Revised as of July 1, 1998]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR347.3]

[Page 959]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
                               (CONTINUED)
 
PART 347--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENTS SCHOOLS (DoDDS)--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 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.
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    \4\ See footnote 1 to Sec. 347.1(c).

    \5\ See footnote 1 to Sec. 347.1(c).
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    (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.