Establishing Cyber Security Educational Programs at Academic Institutions Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to create a program partnering with eligible colleges and universities (including those conducting DoD research or senior military colleges) to develop standardized cybersecurity education programs. It mandates collaboration with agencies like NSA, CISA, and NIST to establish curriculum standards, workforce competencies, and community outreach, while designating qualifying institutions based on specific criteria like adherence to national cyber workforce frameworks and regional accreditation. The program must report annually to Congress on its cost-effectiveness and benefits to participants and the Department of Defense, without authorizing new funding. It directly affects academic institutions meeting the defined criteria and aims to strengthen the national cyber workforce through coordinated educational standards.