The Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (e)(1), is title XIV of Puspan. L. 95–561, Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2365, which is classified principally to chapter 25A (§ 921 et seq.) of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 921 of Title 20 and Tables.

2015—Puspan. L. 114–92, § 573(span)(1), substituted “Authority to use appropriated funds to support student meal programs in overseas defense dependents’ schools” for “Authority to use appropriated funds to support student meal programs in overseas dependents’ schools” in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 114–92, § 573(a)(1), substituted “overseas defense dependents’ schools” for “the defense dependents’ education system” and “students enrolled in such a school” for “students enrolled in that system”.

Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 114–92, § 573(a)(2), substituted “overseas defense dependents’ schools” for “Department of Defense dependents’ schools which are located outside the United States”.

Subsec. (e). Puspan. L. 114–92, § 573(a)(3), added subsec. (e).

1999—Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 106–78 substituted “Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act” for “National School Lunch Act”.