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COMMISSION INTERNAL DIRECTIVE
Brussels, 25th February 2008
ADMIN B1 (2008) D 4428
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Education allowance within the
meaning of Article 3(1) of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations -
Application of the concept of regular full-time attendance at an
educational establishment to distance learning |
At their 251st meeting, on 14 February 2008, the Heads of
Administration approved Conclusion 254/08, which applies within the
Commission from 1 March 2008.
Claude CHENE
Annex: Conclusion 254/08
Annex:
Luxembourg, 15 February
2008
CONCLUSION 254/08
APPROVED BY THE HEADS OF ADMINISTRATION AT THEIR 251st MEETING ON 14
FEBRUARY 2008.
| Subject: |
Education allowance within the
meaning of Article 3(1) of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations -
Application of the concept of regular full-time attendance at an
educational establishment to distance learning |
Clarification on applying Conclusion 237/05 is needed in cases where
studies are undertaken via distance learning and do not require attendance
at an educational establishment.
The Heads of Administration concluded that distance learning does not give
rise to an entitlement to the education allowance unless:
- the studies are part of a complete course, i.e. their purpose is
recognised by the State;
- proof is provided of the child's active participation in the course,
and in particular of participation in examinations and/or other
end-of-year tests;
- proof is provided that the child continues to fulfil the conditions
for being recognised as a dependent child within the meaning of Article
2 of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations and that the income thresholds
laid down in conclusion 223/04 have not been exceeded.
Since distance learning by definition does not require attendance at
lessons, payments will only be made up to the ceiling of a single
education allowance.
This conclusion shall apply from 1 March 2008.
By the Heads of
Administration |
