45 U.S.C. § 911 | New career training assistance

(a)

Eligible employees

section 908 of this titleAny employee who elects to receive a separation allowance from the Milwaukee Railroad under an employee protection agreement entered into under shall be entitled to receive from the Board expenses for training in qualified institutions for new career opportunities.

(b)

Commencement of training as condition

To be entitled for assistance under this section, an employee must begin his course of training within two years following the date of his separation from employment with the Milwaukee Railroad.

(c)

Filing of application; Board determination

Entitlement to expenses for assistance under this section shall be determined by the Board on the basis of an application therefor filed by an employee with the Board.

(d)

April 1, 1984 Assistance prohibited after

April 1, 1984No assistance may be provided under this section after .

(e)

Definitions

As used in this section—

(1)

the term “expenses” means actual expenses paid for room, board, tuition, fees, or educational material in an amount not to exceed $3,000; and

(2)

the term “qualified institution” means an educational institution accredited for payment by the Veterans’ Administration under chapter 36 of title 38, or a State-accredited institution which has been in existence for not less than two years.

Pub. L. 96–101, § 12Nov. 4, 197993 Stat. 743 Pub. L. 96–254, title I, § 119(f)May 30, 198094 Stat. 408(, , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 96–2541980—Subsec. (e)(2). inserted reference to State-accredited institutions which have been in existence for not less than two years.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Change of Name

section 10 of Pub. L. 100–527 section 301 of Title 38Reference to Veterans’ Administration deemed to refer to Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to , set out as a Department of Veterans Affairs Act note under , Veterans’ Benefits.