[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 110 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30188-30189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-13956]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
32 CFR Part 254
Teacher and Teacher's Aide Placement Assistance Program (Troops
to Teachers)
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary of Defense, DoD.
ACTION: Interim final rule: amendment.
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SUMMARY: This interim rule amendment implements ``National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995,'' by extending eligibility in
the Department of Defense Teacher and Teacher's Aide Placement
Assistance program to Service members that were separated or released
from active duty during the 9 year period beginning October 1, 1990.
Service members that were separated or released before the Department
of Defense established the program on January 19, 1994, but on or after
October 1, 1990, have until October 5, 1995, to apply. The effect of
this change is to give Service members until October 5, 1995, to apply
for the program if their date of discharge or release from active duty
falls on or after October 1, 1990, but before January 19, 1994.
This interim rule amendment also provides that civilian employees
of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy must apply within
1 year following termination of their employment.
DATES: This document is effective November 25, 1994. Forward comments
no later than August 7, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Forward comments to Department of Defense, Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy) (PSF&E)
(DoDEA), The Pentagon, room 3E784, Washington, DC 20301-4000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Otto Thomas (703) 696-4384.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning
and Review'' It has been certified that this amendment to the interim
final rule, in conformance with Executive Order 12866, does not:
(1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the [[Page 30189]] economy, a sector
of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment,
public health or safety, or state, local, or tribal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an
action taken or planned by another agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants,
user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients
thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in
this Executive order.
This amendment to the interim final rule is necessary to initiate
the program so as to benefit as many personnel as may otherwise be
eligible. This program is time-sensitive and is authorized upon
publication in the Federal Register until October 1, 1999. Comments
will be considered in determining whether to amend this amendment to
the interim final rule.
Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' This amendment to
the interim rule is not subject to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 601) and does not have a significant impact on a substantial
number of small businesses. The primary target for this program will be
local educational agencies that are entitled to Chapter 1 funds
pursuant to Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 2701 et seq.). The program also will provide those contract
employees whose DoD contract has been terminated as a result of
completion or termination of a defense contract or program in defense
spending.
Public Law 96-511, ``Paperwork Reduction Act'' This amendment to
the interim rule does not impose any reporting or record keeping
requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520).
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 254
Elementary and secondary education, Military personnel.
Accordingly, 32 CFR part 254 is amended to read as follows:
PART 254--TEACHER AND TEACHER'S AIDE PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
1. The authority citation for part 254 is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 1151, 1598, 2410C.
2. In Sec. 254.2, paragraphs (d) introductory text, (d)(1) and
(d)(2) are revised to read as follows.
Sec. 254.2 Definition.
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(d) Eligible personnel. Service members, civilian employees of the
Department of Defense and the Department of Energy, and defense
contractor employees who meet the specific requirements identified in
paragraphs (d) (1) through (3) of this section. All persons selected
shall have a baccalaureate or advanced degree (associate degree or
higher for teacher's aide applicants) from an accredited institution of
higher learning and, if selected, shall be willing to agree to obtain
certification or licensure as an elementary or secondary school teacher
or teacher's aide and to accept an offer of full-time employment as an
elementary or secondary school teacher or teacher's aid for not fewer
than 5 school years in a school that serves a concentration of children
from low-income families.
(1) Eligible service members. Members of the Armed Forces who
during the 9-year period beginning on October 1, 1990 are discharged or
released from active duty after 6 or more years of continuous active
duty immediately before discharge or release, and are not discharged or
released from service under other than honorable conditions.
Application must be made within 1 year after discharge or release,
except that Service members whose date of discharge or release is on or
after October 1, 1990, but before January 19, 1994, shall apply by
October 5, 1995. Service members who do not meet the degree
requirements at the time of discharge shall be considered to be
eligible upon satisfying degree requirements with 5 years after
discharge from active duty. In such case, former Service members must
make application within 1 year after earning the applicable degree.
(2) Eligible Nonmilitary Government Employees. Full time civilian
employees of the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy who
have served at least 5 years in a civil service position and are
terminated from Government employment as a result of reductions in
defense spending or the closure of realignment of a military
installation as determined by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary
of Energy. Application must be made after receipt of a notice of
termination but not later than 1 year following termination.
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3. In Sec. 254.4, paragraphs (6) and (c) are revised to read as
follows.
Sec. 254.4 Procedures.
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(b) Eligible Service members shall apply for participation in the
program not later than 1 year after the date of discharge or release,
except that eligible Service members whose date of discharge or release
is on or after October 1, 1990 but before January 19, 1994, shall apply
by October 5, 1995. Service members who are not eligible on their date
of separation because they do not meet the degree requirements required
to participate in the program, but who earn an applicable degree within
5 years after separation, shall apply not later than 1 year after
earning such a degree. Service members are also encouraged to register
in the Public Community Service Registry their interest in pursuing
employment as an elementary or secondary school teacher or teacher's
aide. Information about the Registry is provided during preseparation
counseling as part of the transition assistance program.
(c) Eligible Department of Defense or Department of Energy civilian
employees shall apply after they have received written notice of
termination of employment but not later than 1 year following the date
of such termination. DANTES shall provide program information to
civilian personnel offices that will allow civilian personnel offices
to make an initial determination of eligibility and refer interested
employees to installation education centers for program information and
to DANTES for selection purposes.
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Dated: May 31, 1995.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 95-13956 Filed 6-7-95; 8:45 am]
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