10 USC 2015 – Program to assist members in obtaining professional credentials
(a)
Terms Used In 10 USC 2015
- association: when used in reference to a corporation, shall be deemed to embrace the words "successors and assigns of such company or association" in like manner as if these last-named words, or words of similar import, were expressed. See 1 USC 5
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
- Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
- State: means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. See 1 USC 7
(b)
(2) The authority under paragraph (1) may not be used to pay the expenses of a member to obtain professional credentials that are a prerequisite for appointment in the armed forces.
(c)
(2) The requirements for a credentialing program specified in this paragraph are that the credentialing program—
(A) is accredited by a nationally-recognized, third-party personnel certification program accreditor;
(B)(i) is sought or accepted by employers within the industry or sector involved as a recognized, preferred, or required credential for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention, or advancement purposes; and
(ii) where appropriate, is endorsed by a nationally-recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector;
(C) grants licenses that are recognized by the Federal Government or a State government; or
(D) meets credential standards of a Federal agency.
(d)
(2) The regulations shall apply uniformly to the armed forces to the extent practicable.
(3) The regulations shall include the following:
(A) Requirements for eligibility for participation in the program under this section.
(B) A description of the professional credentials and occupations covered by the program.
(C) Mechanisms for oversight of the payment of expenses and the provision of other benefits under the program.
(D) Such other matters in connection with the payment of expenses and the provision of other benefits under the program as the Secretaries consider appropriate.
(e)