The Impact Of Mobilization On Student Reservists (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Oct. 8, 2002 |
| Report Number |
RL31601 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Lawrence Kapp and Tiffanyh Petros, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
The ongoing mobilization of reservists in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Noble
Eagle
(OEF/ONE), has been the largest reserve call-up since the Persian Gulf War. Most of these
reservists held civilian jobs prior to mobilization and, as such, are entitled to certain legal protections
under the Uniformed Servicemembers Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA; 38
U.S.C. 4301-4333). However, a substantial number of reservists today are students at institutions
of higher education, either on a full-time or part-time basis. Their academic status is not covered by
USERRA, or any similar federal law (although it is covered under the laws of some states).
Some of these students have reported that their academic status has been harmed by
mobilization and have advocated legal protections similar to those enjoyed by employees. This
report provides information on the types of problems encountered by student reservists, the scope
of those problems, the remedies available to student reservists who experience difficulties related
to mobilization, and an assessment of the effectiveness of these remedies. It also provides several
alternative options for assisting student reservists which Congress may wish to consider. This report
will be updated as needed.
