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Comptroller General study on Skillbridge programs

Division A · Title XVII: Other Defense Matters · Subtitle B: Other Matters

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The Comptroller General will study the Skillbridge programs used by the military to help service members gain civilian work experience. Within two years, a report will be provided to Congress detailing differences in how each military branch runs the program, best practices, and whether it is possible to standardize the programs across all branches.

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Section Text · Sec. 1723.
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(a) Study required

The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of the Skillbridge programs under section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code.

(b) Report

Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services, and the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, of the Senate and House of Representatives, a report regarding the study required under subsection (a). Such report shall include observations and recommendations of the Comptroller regarding, with respect to members of the Armed Forces and employers who participate in the Skillbridge program—

(1)

differences in criteria for participation between the Armed Forces;

(2)

other differences in Skillbridge programs between the Armed Forces;

(3)

best practices in Skillbridge programs across the Armed Forces, including—

(A)

the selection of employers; and

(B)

the development of contracts; and

(4)

the feasibility of making Skillbridge programs uniform across the Armed Forces.