118 STAT. 3601 PUBLIC LAW 108–454—DEC. 10, 2004 (2) the reference to ‘‘55 percent’’ in paragraph (2) were a reference to ‘‘65 percent’’; and (3) the reference to ‘‘35 percent’’ in paragraph (3) were a reference to ‘‘45 percent’’. (c) SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.— (1) For months beginning on or after October 1, 2005, and before January 1, 2008, subsection (b)(2) of section 3687 of title 38, United States Code, shall be applied as if— (A) the reference to ‘‘$574 for the first six months’’ were a reference to ‘‘$650 for the first six months’’; (B) the reference to ‘‘$429 for the second six months’’ were a reference to ‘‘$507 for the second six months’’; and (C) the reference to ‘‘$285 for the third six months’’ were a reference to ‘‘$366 for the third six months’’. (2) Subsection (d) of such section 3687 shall not apply with respect to the provisions of paragraph (1) for months occurring during fiscal year 2006. (3) For months beginning on or after January 1, 2008, the Secretary shall carry out subsection (b)(2) of such section 3687 as if paragraphs (1) and (2) were not enacted into law. (d) SELECTED RESERVE MONTGOMERY GI BILL.—For months beginning on or after October 1, 2005, and before January 1, 2008, subsection (d)(1) of section 16131 of title 10, United States Code, shall be applied as if— (1) the reference to ‘‘75 percent’’ in subparagraph (A) were a reference to ‘‘85 percent’’; (2) the reference to ‘‘55 percent’’ in subparagraph (B) were a reference to ‘‘65 percent’’; and (3) the reference to ‘‘35 percent’’ in subparagraph (C) were a reference to ‘‘45 percent’’. SEC. 104. AUTHORITY FOR COMPETENCY-BASED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3672(c) is amended— (1) by striking ‘‘(1)’’ and ‘‘(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘(A)’’ and ‘‘(B)’’, respectively; (2) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(c)’’; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ‘‘(2) The period of a program of apprenticeship may be deter- mined based upon a specific period of time (commonly referred to as a ‘time-based program’), based upon the demonstration of successful mastery of skills (commonly referred to as a ‘competency- based program’), or based upon a combination thereof. ‘‘(3)(A) In the case of a competency-based program of apprentice- ship, State approving agencies shall determine the period for which payment may be made for such a program under chapters 30 and 35 of this title and chapter 1606 of title 10. In determining the period of such a program, State approving agencies shall take into consideration the approximate term of the program rec- ommended in registered apprenticeship program standards recog- nized by the Secretary of Labor. ‘‘(B) The sponsor of a competency-based program of apprentice- ship shall provide notice to the State approving agency involved of any such standards that may apply to the program and the proposed approximate period of training under the program. ‘‘(4) The sponsor of a competency-based program of apprentice- ship shall notify the Secretary upon the successful completion of Notification. 38 USC 16131 note. 38 USC 3687 note. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 13:54 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00135 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.001 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4
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