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SEC. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF PILOT PROGRAM TO RECOG-
NIZE MILITARY-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PILOT PROGRAM.—The Sec-
retary of Defense shall establish a two-year pilot program 
to recognize high schools that demonstrate military enlist-
ment rates above the State average. The program shall 
aim to highlight and support schools that foster a culture 
of service and commitment to national defense by encour-
aging military enlistment among their students. 
(b) DESIGNATION OF SCHOOLS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As part of the pilot pro-
gram, the Secretary of Defense shall designate eligi-
ble high schools as ‘‘HERO schools’’ (Honoring Ex-
cellence and Recruitment Opportunities) based on 
their military enlistment rates and demonstrated 
support for students interested in serving in the 
Armed Forces. 
(2) DESIGNATION.—The designation shall be 
made in a formal letter from the Secretary of De-
fense, which shall be sent to each school that meets 
the criteria outlined in subsection (c). 
(c) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.—To be eligible for the 
designation, a school must meet the following criteria: 
(1) The school must have a military enlistment 
rate that exceeds the State average for high schools 
in the same grade band (9th through 12th grade). 
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(2) The school must have programs, activities, 
or partnerships in place that support students’ aspi-
rations for military service, including access to mili-
tary recruiters, Junior Reserve Officer Training 
Corps (JROTC) programs, and military preparation 
coursework. 
(3) The school must demonstrate a commitment 
to fostering a positive relationship with military 
services via the local recruiting stations and an un-
derstanding of the opportunities available through 
military enlistment. 
(d) PILOT PROGRAM DURATION.—The pilot program 
shall last for two years, with a review of its effectiveness 
and impact at the end of the first year. 
SEC. 6. PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR APPLICANTS FROM 
HIGH SCHOOLS WITH ABOVE-AVERAGE MILI-
TARY ENLISTMENT RATES. 
(a) PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR MILITARY SERV-
ICE ACADEMY APPLICANTS.—The Secretary of Defense, 
in coordination with the Secretary of the Army, the Sec-
retary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air Force, 
shall establish a policy to provide priority consideration 
for admission to the military service academies (the 
United States Military Academy, the United States Naval 
Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, and the 
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United States Coast Guard Academy) for applicants who 
are graduates of high schools with military enlistment 
rates above the State average. 
(b) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PRIORITY CONSIDER-
ATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible for priority 
consideration, a high school must meet the following 
criteria: 
(A) The high school’s military enlistment 
rate exceeds the State average for high schools 
in the same grade band (9th through 12th 
grade). 
(B) The high school demonstrates ongoing 
support for military service and provide re-
sources for students interested in military ca-
reers, including access to recruiters, Junior Re-
serve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) pro-
grams, and military preparatory coursework. 
(C) The school has a documented history 
of encouraging students to pursue military serv-
ice as a viable post-graduation option. 
(2) PRIORITY STATUS.—Applicants from eligi-
ble high schools shall receive priority status in the 
admissions process for each respective military serv-
ice academy, including consideration for appoint-
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ments and appointments from congressional nomina-
tions. 
SEC. 7. NATIONAL WEEK OF MILITARY RECRUITMENT. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—Chapter 1 of title 36, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new section: 
‘‘§ 149. National Week of Military Recruitment 
‘‘(a) DESIGNATION.—A National Week of Military 
Recruitment. 
‘‘(b) PROCLAMATION.—The President is requested to 
issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of 
the United States to observe the National Week of Mili-
tary Recruitment with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
for chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended 
by inserting after the item relating to section 148 the fol-
lowing new item: 
‘‘149. National Week of Military Recruitment.’’. 
SEC. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. 
(a) REPORT ON JROTC POLICY.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of Defense shall submit a report to the con-
gressional defense committees on the status of the 
policy established under section 4(a). 
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(2) ELEMENTS.—The report required under 
paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: 
(A) The number and locations of cross- 
town units established under the new policy. 
(B) Total enrollment numbers for each 
cross-town institution. 
(C) Recommendations for further improve-
ments or changes to enhance the effectiveness 
of the JROTC program. 
(b) REPORT ON PILOT PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE 
MILITARY-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS.—The Secretary of De-
fense shall submit a report to Congress not later than 90 
days after the conclusion of the two-year pilot program 
established under section 5. The report shall include— 
(1) a list of schools designated as HERO 
schools; 
(2) an analysis of the impact of the designation 
on military enlistment rates and school culture; and 
(3) recommendations for the expansion or con-
tinuation of the program beyond the pilot phase. 
(c) REPORTS
ON POLICY TO PROVIDE PRIORITY 
CONSIDERATION FOR APPLICANTS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS 
WITH
ABOVE-AVERAGE
MILITARY
ENLISTMENT 
RATES.— 
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