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Sec. 1104 · H.R. 8800

Expansion of eligible educational programs under the Smart Defense Education Program

Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations › Title XI — Civilian Personnel

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Committee version · Sec. 1104

(a) Eligible educational programs Section 4093(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking is pursuing an associates degree, undergraduate degree, or advanced degree in a critical skill or discipline described in subsection (a) at an accredited institution of higher education and inserting is pursuing an associates degree, undergraduate degree, or advanced degree in a critical skill or discipline described in subsection (a) at an accredited institution of higher education or career and technical education, vocational education, apprenticeship preparation, or workforce credentialing program. (b) Service agreement requirements Section 4093(c)(1)(B)(ii)(I) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking and and inserting or.

•HR 8800 RHSEC. 1104
Passed the House · Sec. 1104

(a) Eligible educational programs Section 4093(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking is pursuing an associates degree, undergraduate degree, or advanced degree in a critical skill or discipline described in subsection (a) at an accredited institution of higher education and inserting is pursuing an associates degree, undergraduate degree, or advanced degree in a critical skill or discipline described in subsection (a) at an accredited institution of higher education or career and technical education, vocational education, apprenticeship preparation, or workforce credentialing program. (b) Service agreement requirements Section 4093(c)(1)(B)(ii)(I) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking and and inserting or.

•HR 8800 EHSEC. 1104

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