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20 CFR §686.490

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  1. (a)Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a student may remain enrolled in Job Corps for no more than 2 years.
  2. (b)
    1. (1)An extension of a student's enrollment may be authorized in special cases according to procedures issued by the Secretary;
    2. (2)A student's enrollment in an advanced career training program may be extended in order to complete the program for a period not to exceed 1 year;
    3. (3)An extension of a student's enrollment may be authorized in the case of a student with a disability who would reasonably be expected to meet the standards for a Job Corps graduate if allowed to participate in the Job Corps for not more than 1 additional year; and
    4. (4)An enrollment extension may be granted to a student who participates in national service, as authorized by a Civilian Conservation Center, for the amount of time equal to the period of national service.