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Welcome to the DoDEA Policy webpage. The Policy Team administers and operates the DoDEA Issuance Program, the Policy Working Group, and facilitates DoD-level issuance coordination for DoDEA.

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Publication of DoDEA AI 1302.01: Chemical Hygiene Program in the DoDEA Science Program, Change 2

Published on September 3, 2024

This issuance change was approved on September 3, 2024. This Issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements procedures for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Chemical Hygiene Program (CHP) in Science Laboratories and Classrooms. The purpose of the DoDEA CHP is to ensure all DoDEA school staff and students are protected from the health hazards of the chemicals used in science laboratories and classrooms. 

DoDEA AI 1302.01, Change 2

Publication of DoDEA AI 1432.01 Incentive and Honorary Awards, Change 1

Published on September 3, 2024

This issuance change was approved on September 3, 2024. This policy establishes a DoDEA Incentive Awards Board and updates policies and responsibilities for the DoDEA Incentive and Honorary Awards Programs in accordance with Chapters 43 and 45 of Title 5, United States Code; Parts 430 and 451 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations; Volume 451 of DoD Instruction 1400.25; and DoD Directive 1342.20.

DoDEA AI 1432.01, Change 1

Publication of DoDEA AI 5050.02 Employee Dependent Medical Travel (EDMT)

Published on August 26, 2024

This issuance was approved on August 23, 2024. This Issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements procedures for processing DoDEA Employee and Dependent Medical Travel (EDMT) requests for required medical treatment.  This Issuance clarifies DoDEA EDMT policy in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).  This Issuance does not address or provide guidance for aeromedical evacuation. 

DoDEA AI 5050.02

Publication of DoDEA Regulation 5100.01 DoDEA Organization, Change 1

Published on August 22, 2024

This issuance change was approved on July 27, 2024. This Regulation establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements procedures to formalize the DoDEA above-school-level organization and authorizes the publication of a DoDEA organization and Functions Manual. Except as established in Section 2 of this Issuance, DoDEA key leadership responsibilities are established in DoD Directive 1342.20.

DoDEA Regulation 5100.01

Publication of DoDEA Regulation 1377.01 Student Progress Reports, Change 1

Published on August 6, 2024

This issuance was approved on July 29, 2024. This Issuance provides system-wide policy and responsibilities for reporting of student achievement progress in accordance with DoD Instruction 1342.12 and DoD Manual 1342.6.

DoDEA Regulation 1377.01

Publication of DoDEA AI 7200.01 Tuition Program, Change 2

Published on August 5, 2024

This issuance was approved on July 29, 2024. This Issuance establishes and assigns responsibilities and updates policies governing computation and publication of tuition rates for non-Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored tuition paying students enrolled in grades pre-school through 12, to include Preschool for Children with Disabilities (PSCD).

DoDEA AI 7200.01

Publication of DoDEA Regulation 1307.02 Home Visits, Change 1

Published on August 5, 2024

This issuance was approved on July 29, 2024. This Issuance establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for home visit facilitation and implementation in Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities (PSCD), pre-kindergarten (PK), and Sure Start programs within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools.

DoDEA Regulation 1307.02

Publication of DoDEA REG 1307.01 Sure Start Program, Change 2

Published on August 5, 2024

This issuance was approved on July 29, 2024. This Regulation incorporates and cancels Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Regulation 2020.1, to update the system-wide policy and responsibilities for the DoDEA Sure Start Program in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 1342.20 and the current DoDEA Sure Start Program Guide.

DoDEA Regulation 1307.01

Publication of DoDEA AI 5050.05 Renewal Agreement Travel Program

Published on July 8, 2024

This Issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and identifies the requirements for the DoDEA Renewal Agreement Travel (RAT) Program for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) personnel. This Issuance implements procedures for determining eligibility, processing requests, and processing travel vouchers in accordance with references listed in this Issuance.

DoDEA AI 5050.05

Publication of DoDEA AI 5205.02 (Vol 2) Force Protection Program: Force Protection Conditions and DoDEA Measures

Published on June 28, 2024

This issuance was approved on June 21, 2024, is effective immediately, and is published at the Policy Website. This Issuance is composed of multiple volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with DoD Instruction 2000.12 and Volumes 1 and 2 of DoD Instruction O-2000.16, this Issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for managing and executing the DoDEA force protection program.

DoDEA AI 5205.02 (Vol 2)

Most Recent Issuances

Changed	Number	Document
Tue, Sep 3 2024	1302.01	Chemical Hygiene Program in the DoDEA Science Program, Change 2
Tue, Sep 3 2024	1432.01	Incentive and Honorary Awards, Change 1
Sat, Jul 27 2024	5100.01	DoDEA Organization
Mon, Jul 8 2024	5050.05	Renewal Agreement Travel (RAT)
Mon, Jun 24 2024	1402.05	DoDEA Drug-Free Workplace Program
Mon, May 6 2024	1426.01	Disciplinary and Adverse Actions, Change 2
Fri, Apr 5 2024	1344.01	Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements for DoDEA Schools, Change 1
Fri, Mar 8 2024	3000.1	AI 3000.1 DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP), Change 1
Tue, Feb 6 2024	6050.05	AI 6050.05 Hazard Communication Program, Change 1
Tue, Jan 30 2024	1325.01	DoDEA AI 1325.01 Department of Defense Impact Aid Program for Local Educational Agencies, Change 3

Policy POCs

Name	Position
M. René Islas	Policy Lead: Legislative and Congressional Affairs
Dr. Susan Lehmann	DoDEA Issuances Process Manager
Amanda Jensema	DoDEA Policy Specialist
John Towles	Legislative and Congressional Management Specialist

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