To make a technical correction relating to the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Program.

1. Replaces “during such periods” with “in the case of the period after completion of the degree”

   ReplacesPage 289, line 25Printed page

   In S. 1042 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   "(d) Employment of Program Participants.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may--

   "(A) appoint or retain a person participating in the program under this section in a position on an interim basis during the period of such person's pursuit of a degree under the program and for a period not to exceed 2 years after completion of the degree, but only if, [struck: during such periods][inserted: in the case of the period after completion of the degree]--

   "(i) there is no readily available appropriate permanent position for such person; and

   Original wording

   On page 289, line 25, strike “during such periods” and insert “in the case of the period after completion of the degree”.

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