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.
The maximum time authorized for PTDY is 10 days, except in critical situations. Requests for extensions beyond 10 days must be submitted through the chain of command to Commanding General, US Army Human Resources Command, Attn: AHRC-PDP-P, 1600 Spearhead Division Ave., Dept 480, Fort Knox, KY 40122-5408.