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DOD - 424 - National Security Education Board - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	National Security Education Board	Agency Name	Department of Defense
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	424
Original Establishment Date	12/4/1991	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	Yes
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	14
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	Director, Defense Language National Security Education Office
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Dr.
Current Charter Date	5/17/2024	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Samuel
Date Of Renewal Charter	5/17/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	D.
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Eisen
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	50 U.S.C. § 1903	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(703) 229-9722
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(703) 692-2615
Specific Establishment Authority*	50 U.S.C. § 1903	Designated Federal Officer Email*	samuel.d.eisen.civ@mail.mil
Effective Date Of Authority*	12/4/1991
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Board, under the provisions of 50 U.S.C. §1903, performs the following functions: (1) Develop criteria for awarding scholarships, fellowships, and grants under this chapter, including an order of priority in such awards that favors individuals expressing an interest in national security issues or pursuing a career in a national security position. (2) Provide for wide dissemination of information regarding the activities assisted under this chapter. (3) Establish qualifications for students desiring scholarships or fellowships, and institutions of higher education desiring grants, under this chapter, including, in the case of students desiring a scholarship or fellowship, a requirement that the student have a demonstrated commitment to the study of the discipline for which the scholarship or fellowship is to be awarded. (4) After taking into account the annual analyses of trends in language, international, area, and counterproliferation studies under section 1906(b)(1) of this title, make recommendations to the Secretary regarding— (A) which countries are not emphasized in other United States study abroad programs, such as countries in which few United States students are studying and countries which are of importance to the national security interests of the United States, and are, therefore, critical countries for the purposes of section 1902(a)(1)(A) of this title; (B) which areas within the disciplines described in section 1902(a)(1)(B) of this title relating to the national security interests of the United States are areas of study in which United States students are deficient in learning and are, therefore, critical areas within those disciplines for the purposes of that section; (C) which areas within the disciplines described in section 1902(a)(1)(C) of this title are areas in which United States students, educators, and Government employees are deficient in learning and in which insubstantial numbers of United States institutions of higher education provide training and are, therefore, critical areas within those disciplines for the purposes of that section; (D) how students desiring scholarships or fellowships can be encouraged to work for an agency or office of the Federal Government involved in national security affairs or national security policy upon completion of their education; and (E)which foreign languages are critical to the national security interests of the United States for purposes of section 1902(a)(1)(D) of this title (relating to grants for the National Flagship Language Initiative) and section 1902(a)(1)(E) of this title (relating to the scholarship program for advanced English language studies by heritage community citizens). (5) Encourage applications for fellowships under this chapter from graduate students having an educational background in any academic discipline, particularly in the areas of science or technology. (6) Provide the Secretary biennially with a list of scholarship recipients and fellowship recipients, including an assessment of their foreign area and language skills, who are available to work in a national security position. (7) Not later than 30 days after a scholarship or fellowship recipient completes the study or education for which assistance was provided under the program, provide the Secretary with a report fully describing the foreign area and language skills obtained by the recipient as a result of the assistance. (8) Review the administration of the program required under this chapter. (9) To the extent provided by the Secretary of Defense, oversee and coordinate the activities of the National Language Service Corps under section 1913 of this title, including— (A) assessing on a periodic basis whether the Corps is addressing the needs identified by the heads of departments and agencies of the Federal Government for personnel with skills in various foreign languages; (B) recommending plans for the Corps to address foreign language shortfalls and requirements of the departments and agencies of the Federal Government; (C) recommending effective ways to increase public awareness of the need for foreign languages skills and career paths in the Federal Government that use those skills; and (D) overseeing the Corps efforts to work with Executive agencies and State and Local governments to respond to interagency plans and agreements to address overall foreign language shortfalls and to utilize personnel to address the various types of crises that warrant foreign language skills.
How is membership balanced?*	The Board, under the provisions of 50 U.S.C. §1903, amended most recently in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, shall be composed of the following individuals or the representatives of such individuals: 1. The Secretary of Defense, who shall serve as the chairman of the Board. 2. The Secretary of Education. 3. The Secretary of State. 4. The Secretary of Commerce. 5. The Director of National Intelligence. 6. The Secretary of Energy. 7. The Secretary of Homeland Security. 8. The Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities. 9. Six individuals appointed by the President who shall be experts in the fields of international, language, area, and counterproliferation studies education and who may not be officers or employees of the Federal Government. The Board Chair and the National Security Education Program (NSEP) rely on this statute for all 14 Board members. Federal members represent a broad spectrum of Federal agencies with significant national security responsibilities. Federal members are senior-level decision makers within such agencies. Presidentially-appointed members represent a broad constituency of members from higher education, non-profit and industry, all of whom are well-versed in the fields of international language, area, and counterproliferation studies education and none of whom are officers or employees of the Federal Government. The Board’s composition ensures that DLNSEO/NSEP remain focused on efforts that serve the expansive national security interests of the United States. DLNSEO/NSEP is a Department of Defense component, yet it has many additional federal beneficiaries who are represented on the Board. The Board helps build consensus that meets broad national needs, rather than the needs of a single agency. As established, the Board allows for cross-governmental and cross-sector interests to be represented.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The National Security Education Board meets 2-3 times annually to advise the Secretary of Defense on matters affecting NSEP. The meetings represent a valuable source of thought and recommendations that enhance the success and effectiveness of NSEP. Individual Board members represent valuable conduits for widely disseminating information about program activities throughout the federal government and higher education; thus, annual meetings are critical.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	Federal statute (50 U.S.C. § 1903) requires the Secretary of Defense to establish the committee.
Why close or partially close meetings?	Meetings are not closed to the public unless the Department of Defense determines that items on the planned agenda meet the closed meeting provisions of 5 U.S.C. § 552b(c). Pursuant to DoD policy closed meetings can only be authorized by the DoD Sponsor (i.e., the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness), and only after consultation with the Office of the Department of Defense General Counsel.
Recommendation Remarks	Due to the Secretary of Defense's pause of all advisory committee operations effective March 7, 2025 , the National Security Education Board did not hold any meetings in FY 2025. The FY24 FACA record did not include Board member Mr. Rafael Nevarez, Acting Director of International Affairs, U.S. Department of Education. Mr. Nevarez is being added retroactively to the FY25 record. Mr. Navarez had an appointment start date of January 1, 2024 and an appointment end date of May 1, 2025. The National Security Education Board provides valuable recommendations to the Secretary on the conduct of this unique program. The Board should remain, as constituted.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	Yes
Outcome Trust In Government	No	Action Reallocate Resources	Yes
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	Yes
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	Yes
Outcome Effective Grant Making	Yes	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	Yes
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	Yes
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	Based on Board feedback, NSEP has structured its programs to maximize award recipient placement into Federal service.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	Yes	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	Unable to Determine	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	The costs associated with the functioning of the Board are minimal. A majority of members are local and meetings are held in conjunction with other NSEP events, maximizing cross-fertilization of efforts and minimizing cost. Few alternatives exist to derive greater value, cost consciousness, and return on investment into the structure of the Board. No travel and logistic costs were incurred in FY25 since a board meeting was not held. The estimated annual personnel costs to the DoD remain 1 FTE.	Grants Review Comment	The Board develops criteria for awarding scholarships, fellowships, and grants under this chapter, including an order of priority in such awards that favors individuals expressing an interest in national security issues or pursuing a career in a national security position.
Number Of Recommendations*	87	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	0 new recommendations made in FY25.	Access Agency Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	75.00%	Access Committee Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	Best practices for superior language learning and increased Federal service compliance are being implemented by DLNSEO/NSEP.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	25.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Remaining recommendations require new legislation.	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	Written and verbal feedback provided. Feedback can be accessed in printed form of the 2024 National Security Education Program Annual Report or online at https://www.dlnseo.mil/Reports/.	Narrative Description*	The Defense Language and National Security Education Office/the National Security Education Program meets with its Board to gain feedback on what skills are required for the national security workforce. Additionally, the ASD(R) convenes meetings and implements guidance on hiring practices, internships, and clearances, as well as to assist in crafting policy and guidelines.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*	$0.00	1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*	$0.00
2. Payments to Federal Members*	$0.00	2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*	$33,295.26
3. Payments to Federal Staff*	$164,284.49	3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*	$171,348.72
4. Payments to Consultants*	$0.00	4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*	$0.00
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*	$0.00	5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*	$0.00
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*	$0.00	6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*	$11,485.20
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*	$0.00	7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*	$0.00
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*	$0.00	8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*	$0.00
10. Other Costs	$1,029.00	10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*	$6,261.63
11. Total Costs	$165,313.49	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$222,390.81
Date Cost Last Modified	9/15/2025 11:47 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*	1.00
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*	1.00	Est Cost Remarks	Cost estimated for 2 board meetings to be held in FY26.
Cost Remarks	No payments to Federal Members and no travel reimbursements were made since no board meetings were held in FY25. "Other costs" includes office supplies for future board meetings.

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