; 29 U.S.C. 794 ) than civilian counterparts; and (2) an analysis of the number of due process hearings that were filed by school districts against children of members of the Armed Forces. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered Armed Force means an Armed Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military department. (2) The term covered member means a member— (A) of a covered Armed Force; and (B) with a dependent with special needs. 3. Child care (a) 24-Hour child care If the Secretary of Defense determines it feasible, the Secretary shall furnish child care to each child of a member of the Armed Forces or employee of the Department of Defense while that member or employee works on rotating shifts at a military installation. (b) Metrics Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the child care priority system of the Department of Defense, including— (1) the speed of placement for children of members of the Armed Forces on active duty; (2) the type of child care offered; (3) available spaces in such system, if any; and (4) other metrics to monitor the child care priority system determined by the Secretary. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report regarding the results of a study that evaluates— (1) the sufficiency of the stipend furnished by the Secretary to members of the Armed Forces received for civilian child care; and (2) whether the amount of such stipend should be based on— (A) cost of living in the applicable locale