20 CFR 686.900 - Are damages caused by the acts or omissions of students eligible for payment under the Federal Tort Claims Act?

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 20 - Employees' Benefits last revised: Sep 30, 2024

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§ 686.900 - Are damages caused by the acts or omissions of students eligible for payment under the Federal Tort Claims Act?

Yes, students are considered Federal employees for purposes of the FTCA. (28 U.S.C. 2671 et seq.) Claims for such damage must be filed pursuant to the procedures found in 29 CFR part 15, subpart D.

authority: Secs. 142, 144, 146, 147, 159, 189, 503, Pub. L. 113-128, 128 Stat. 1425 (Jul. 22, 2014)

source: 81 FR 56443, Aug. 19, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 20 CFR 686.900