COAST GUARD GRADUATE MARITIME OPERATIONS EDUCATION.

SEC. 213. [14 U.S.C. 470 note] COAST GUARD GRADUATE MARITIME OPERATIONS EDUCATION. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish an education program, for members and employees of the Coast Guard, that— (1) offers a master’s degree in maritime operations; (2) is relevant to the professional development of such members and employees; (3) provides resident and distant education options, including the ability to utilize both options; and (4) to the greatest extent practicable, is conducted using existing academic programs at an accredited public academic institution that— (A) is located near a significant number of Coast Guard, maritime, and other Department of Homeland Security law enforcement personnel; and (B) has an ability to simulate operations normally conducted at a command center.