### Question
How does the law define defense dependents' education system?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2164*, **defense dependents' education system** is defined as:

> the program established and operated under section 1402(a) of the Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 921(a))

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2164*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART III-TRAINING AND EDUCATION > CHAPTER 108-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SCHOOLS**

