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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 Administrative Instruction 1020.01 Anti-Harassment Program

Published on July 10, 2025
This Issuance was signed on July 9, 2025, and is effective on July 13, 2025. In accordance with DoD Instruction 1020.04, this Issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements procedures to recognize, prevent, and respond to harassment as defined by this Issuance among DoDEA employees in the workplace. The Issuance establishes processes for receiving, investigating, responding to, and tracking harassment allegations. The Issuance outlines anti-harassment training requirements as well as distinguishes the difference between harassment that detracts from an efficient and effective workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) allegations of unlawful discriminatory harassment. Please contact the Human Resources Division with any questions.
DoDEA AI 1020.01

Publication of DoDEA Administration Instruction 1443.01 Civil Rights Program and Compliance

Published on July 7, 2025
This issuance was signed on July 7, 2025. It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements procedures to reasonably prevent and lawfully respond to and resolve unlawful discrimination in DoDEA- conducted and/or sponsored education and training programs and activities in accordance with Executive Order (EO) 13160, referred to in this Issuance as EO 13160. Please contact the Civil Rights Program & Compliance Branch with any questions.
DoDEA AI 1443.01

Publication of DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1308.01 Advanced Academic Program and Services- Grades Kingergarten - Grade 5/6

Published on June 20, 2025
This issuance was signed on June 20, 2025. It updates the system-wide advanced academic program, establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements procedures for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Advanced Academic Program and Services (AAPS) for grades Kindergarten (K)-5/6 in accordance with DoD Directive 1342.20. Please contact the Student Services Division with any questions.
DoDEA AI 1308.01

Publication of DoDEA Administrative Instruction 5050.04 Travel Accommodations

Published on May 19, 2025
This Issuance was signed on May 14th, 2025. It establishes policy and processes governing travel accommodations. A travel accommodation may be required for a disability, special need, or specific type of "other purpose." A travel accommodation is considered when supporting documentation indicates Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) standard seating options are not appropriate. Please contact the Resource Management Division with any questions.
DoDEA AI 5050.04

Publication of Manual 4140.01 DoDEA Property Accountability Program, Change 1

Published on May 12, 2025
This Issuance was signed on May 12th, 2025. In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5000.64, this Manual establishes guidance for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) property accountability policies, procedures, and practices. It assigns responsibilities and provides direction for DoDEA Property Accountability Program. Please contact the Logistics Division with any questions.
DoDEA MAN 4140.01

Publication of Administrative Instruction 1344.01 Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements for DoDEA Schools, Change 2

Published on May 2, 2025
This issuance was approved on May 2, 2025, and is effective July 1, 2025. It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for eligibility determinations and enrollment in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)...
DoDEA AI 1344.01

Publication of DoDEA Force Protection Plan: Physical Security, Change 4 🔐

Published on May 1, 2025
This Issuance was approved on April 30, 2025. It is composed of multiple volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 2000.12, Volume 1 of DoD Instruction O-2000.16, and DoD Regulation 5200.08-R, this Issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for managing and executing the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) force protection program. This volume establishes DoDEA antiterrorism (AT) and physical security requirements and addresses DoD AT standards in accordance with Volume 1 of DoD Instruction O-2000.16. This website is not authorized to post controlled documents. Contact the DoDEA Security Management Division for account registration assistance and access.
DoDEA AI 5205.02- Vol. 3

Publishing of Administrative Instruction 4500.02 Student Transportation Services

Published on April 16, 2025
This reissuance was approved on April 16, 2025, and cancels the previous version. It defines the roles, responsibilities, and procedures for executing the DoDEA student transportation program. This issuance includes daily commute, special education, curricular, and co-curricular transportation services. Please contact the Logistics Division with any questions.
DoDEA AI 4500.02

Publishing of Regulation 1301.01 Comprehensive Assessment System, Change 1

Published on April 7, 2025
This Issuance was approved on April 4, 2025. It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides direction for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Comprehensive Assessment System (DoDEA-CAS).The DoDEA-CAS is administered system-wide throughout DoDEA to measure student academic status, progress, and performance in relation to the DoDEA College and Career Ready Standards (CCRS) and to provide a source of information for decision-makers concerning continuous improvement and accountability of programs and services.  Please contact the Research, Accountability, and Evaluation Division with any questions.
DoDEA REG 1301.01

Publishing of DoDEA Manual 8170.01 Web Publishing Guide, Change 2

Published on March 28, 2025
This Issuance was approved on March 27, 2025. It does not create new policy but only clarifies existing laws or already established and describes the steps to accomplish specific actions in accordance with the references. This Issuance delineates the standard operating procedures related to the operation and maintenance of official DoDEA public-facing websites and other related services in support of the DoDEA Mission. Please contact the Communications Division with any questions.
DoDEA MAN 8170.01

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