Us Code § 3315B - Preparatory courses for licensure, certification, or national tests
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§ 3315B. Preparatory courses for licensure, certification, or national tests
(a)
(b)
(1) the fee charged for the covered preparatory course; or
(2) the amount of entitlement available to the individual under this chapter at the time of payment for the covered preparatory course under this section.
(c)
(1) for the academic year beginning on August 1, 2020, $2,042; or
(2) for an academic year beginning on any subsequent August 1, the amount for the previous academic year beginning on August 1 under this subsection, as increased by the percentage increase equal to the most recent percentage increase determined under section 3015(h).
(d)
(1) for a licensing or certification test that is required or used to enter into, maintain, or advance in employment in a predetermined and identified vocation or profession; and
(2) that has been approved by the State approving agency concerned.
(Added Pub. L. 116–154, §5(a), Aug. 8, 2020, 134 Stat. 691.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Pub. L. 116–154, §5(d), Aug. 8, 2020, 134 Stat. 692, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [enacting this section] shall take effect on August 1, 2021."
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