CADETS Act
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What This Bill Does
This bill modifies rules for the Student Incentive Payment Program at state maritime academies. It changes who can receive payments by adding a requirement related to military age eligibility.
Who It Affects
Students attending state maritime academies who want to receive student incentive payments.
Key Provisions
The Secretary can only make agreements for student incentive payments with qualified students who will meet the age requirement for enlistment or commission in the Navy Reserve at the time they graduate from the academy. (Sec. 2)
What Changes
Previously, the Student Incentive Payment Program did not include an explicit age requirement based on Navy Reserve eligibility at graduation. This bill adds that requirement so students must be eligible for military enlistment or commission by the time they finish the academy.
Important Definitions
None defined in the bill text.
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