Department of Defense education activity emergency response mapping

(a) In general Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2164d the following new section: 2164e. Procurement of emergency response maps for schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (a) In general The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, shall prioritize the procurement of emergency response maps for Defense Dependent Schools to ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, compatibility with public safety systems in the event of an emergency. (b) Requirements Maps procured under subsection (a) shall— (1) be— (A) in a digital file format accessible through a standard or open-source file reader or image viewer on a laptop computer, tablet computer, smartphone, or other mobile platform; (B) verified through on-site walkthrough inspections by the entity producing the mapping data; (C) developed in coordination with industry partners possessing demonstrated expertise in emergency response mapping for schools; (D) capable of being updated, printed, and shared electronically; (E) accessible without a subscription fee or other restriction; and (F) verified for accuracy by a walkthrough inspection; (2) integrate with software used by Federal, State, and local public safety agencies; (3) not be stored in a data center outside of the United States; (4) display information oriented true north and on a coordinate grid; and (5) depict any floor of such site or such portion through overlaid, aerial imagery. (c) Defense Dependent School defined In this section, the term Defense Dependent School means— (1) a school operated under the Defense Dependents’ Education System, as authorized under the Defense Dependents Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 921 et seq.); or (2) a Department of Defense domestic dependent elementary and secondary school, as authorized under section 2164 of this title.. (b) Briefing Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan of the Department of Defense Education Activity for procuring emergency response maps under section 2164e of title 10, United States Code, as added by this section.