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 Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the status of the policy established under section 4(a). (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 improvements or changes to enhance the effectiveness of the JROTC program. (b) Report on pilot program To recognize military-Friendly schools The Secretary of Defense 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 continuation 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 (1) Implementation report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report outlining the process for identifying eligible high schools under section 6, the criteria used for determining military enlistment rates, and a timeline for the implementation of the priority consideration policy under such section. (2) Annual report The Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress an annual report on the number of applicants receiving priority consideration under section 6, the cities and States where the applicants attended high school, the outcomes of their applications, and any impacts on military service academy enrollment patterns.