Teacher:In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: In August 2002 , this position was codified ( after being recognized as the existing status quo ) by the USCF Policy Board with the passage of a motion stating " Any USCF member who has had a regular post tournament rating of 2200 or higher ( published or not ) has demonstrated a significant level of chess ability and is recognized by being automatically awarded the lifetime title of National Master . "
Student:
In August 2002 , the USCF ( United States Chess Federation ) decided that " Any USCF member , who has had a normal post-tournament rating of 2200 or higher , has demonstrated a significant level of chess ability and thought , and is automatically awarded the lifetime title of National Master " .