Sec. 107. Conditional bachelor of science degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy
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Notwithstanding section 51309(a)(1)(B) of title 46, United States Code, for the graduating class of 2020 from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the Secretary of Transportation may confer a conditional degree of bachelor of science on an individual graduate who has not yet passed the examination for a merchant marine officer’s license due to intervening efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19). The Secretary of Transportation may provide an individual granted a conditional degree under subsection
(a)not more than 1 year after the date of receipt of such degree— to pass the examination for a merchant marine officer’s license; and to earn such license from the United States Coast Guard. The Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy shall revoke a conditional degree conferred under subsection
(a)for an individual granted such conditional degree who does not pass the examination for a merchant marine officer’s license and obtain such license from the United States Coast Guard within the timeframe described in subsection (b). The Registrar of the United States Merchant Marine Academy shall— note on the transcript of each individual granted a conditional degree under subsection
(a)that the degree conferred is conditional; and remove such notation upon receipt of proof of licensure as required under subsection (b). In the event an individual granted a conditional degree under subsection
(a)does not pass the examination for a merchant marine officer’s license and obtain such license from the United States Coast Guard within the timeframe described in subsection (b), the Registrar of the United States Merchant Marine Academy shall note on the transcript of such individual that the degree was revoked and remove the individual’s name from all United States Merchant Marine Academy databases that identify graduates. Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow the provision of a license under section 7101 of title 46, United States Code, to an individual who has not passed the required examination.