Sec. 564. Pilot program to establish employment fellowship opportunities for military spouses
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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may establish a three-year pilot program to provide employment support to the spouses of members of the Armed Forces through a paid fellowship with employers across a variety of industries. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall take the following steps: Enter into a contract or other agreement to conduct a career fellowship pilot program for military spouses. Determine the appropriate capacity for the pilot program based on annual funding availability.
Establish evaluation criteria to determine measures of effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis of the pilot program in supporting military spouse employment. The total amount of the pilot program may not exceed $5,000,000 over the life of the pilot. Not later than two years after the Secretary establishes the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an interim report that includes the following elements:
The number of spouses who participated in the pilot program annually. The amount of funding spent through the pilot program annually. A recommendation of the Secretary regarding whether to discontinue, expand, or make the pilot program permanent. Not later than 180 days after the pilot program ends, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a final report that includes the following elements: The number of spouses who participated in the pilot program.
The amount of funding spent through the pilot program. An evaluation of outcomes. A recommendation of the Secretary regarding whether to make the pilot program permanent. The pilot program shall terminate three years after the date on which the Secretary establishes the pilot program.