Sec. 561. MODIFICATION OF PROGRAM TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN OBTAINING PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

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## SEC. 561 MODIFICATION OF PROGRAM TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN OBTAINING PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS ###

(a)Scope of Program Section 2015(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking “incident to the performance of their military duties”. ###

(b)Quality Assurance of Certification Programs and Standards Section 2015(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— ####

(1)in paragraph (1), by striking “is accredited by an accreditation body that” and all that follows and inserting “meets one of the requirements specified in paragraph (2).”; and ####

(2)by striking paragraph

(2)and inserting the following new paragraph (2): > > #### “(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.” > .