Eligibility: The child must be 4 years of age by August 31st of their Pre-Kindergarten year. Children selected for participation should qualify as evidenced by multiple criteria (developmental screening, parent observation and teacher observation). Schools of choice and employee requests are non-applicable.
Lack of funding alone is not a basis to deny funded emergency leave travel. Emergency leave may be requested with or without American Red Cross verification. Soldiers may be authorized emergency leave for up to 30 days for emergency situations within the immediate family.
If the president declares a national emergency, this type of authority allows a partial mobilization of up to 1 million Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve troops. Under this authority, reservists can be kept on active duty no more than 24 consecutive months.