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[70 Stat. 419]
PUBLIC LAW 000—MMMM. DD, 1956
[70 Stat. 419]

70 STAT.]

PUBLIC LAW 6 3 4 - J U N E 29, 1956

419

SPECIAL TRMNING ALLOWANCE

SEC. 403. (a) While the eligible j^erson is enrolled in and pursuing a full-time course of special restorative training, the parent or guardian shall be entitled to receive on his behalf a special training allowance computed at the basic rate of $110 per month. If the charges for tuition and fees applicable to any such course are in excess of $35 per calendar month the basic monthly allowance may be increased by the amount that such charges exceed $35 a month, upon election by the parent or guardian of the eligible person to have such person's period of entitlement reduced by one day for each $3.60 that the special training allowance paid exceeds the basic monthly allowance. (b) No payments of a special training allowance shall be made for the same period for which the payment of an educational assistance allowance is made or for any period during which the training is pursued on less than a full-time basis. (c) Full-time training for the purpose of this section shall be determined by the Administrator with respect to the capacities of the individual trainee. SPECL4L ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SEC. 404. (a) In carrying out his responsibilities under this title the Administrator may by agreement arrange with public or private educational institutions or others to provide training arrangements as may be suitable and necessary to accomplish the purposes of this title. I n any instance where the Administrator finds that a customary tuition charge is not applicable, he may agree on the fair and reasonable amounts which may be charged the parent or guardian for the training provided to an eligible person. (b) The Administrator shall make such rules and regulations as he may deem necessary in order to promote good conduct on the part of the persons who are following courses of special restorative training and to otherwise carry out the purpose of this Act. TITLE V—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR

SEC. 501. (a) The Administrator is authorized to prescribe, promulgate, and publish such rules and regulations as are consistent with the provisions of this Act and necessary to carry out its purposes. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 11 of the Act of October 17, 1940, as amended (54 Stat. 1193), payments under this Act shall be subject to audit and review by the General Accounting Office, as provided by the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, as amended, and the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950. (b) The Administrator is authorized to accept uncompensated services and to enter into contracts or agreements with private or public agencies, or jDersons, for necessary services, incident to the administration of this Act, including personal services, as he may deem practicable. (c) The Administrator is authorized to provide the educational and vocational counseling required under section 301, and may provide or require additional counseling if he deems it to be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act. Where educational or vocational counseling is required pursuant to this Act, the Administrator is authorized, in his discretion, to defray or reimburse the parent or guardian for the necessary traveling expenses of the eligible person to and from the place of counseling.

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