Reduction in force
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Post-secondary students are covered by part 351 of this chapter for purposes of a reduction in force (RIF) as follows:
(a) Students whose initial appointment was for a period of 1 year or less are not assigned a tenure group and do not compete with other employees in a RIF.
(b) Students whose initial appointment was for a period expected to last more than 1 year are placed in the competitive service tenure group for purposes of part 351 of this chapter upon completion of an initial probationary period.
[91 FR 49215, Aug. 3, 2026]
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