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V.I. Code tit. 17, § 471 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 33 - University of the Virgin Islands|§ 471. Free tuition for veterans

 (a) In the interest of encouraging qualified veterans of the armed forces of the United States who are Virgin Islands residents to further their formal education and in recognition of the value of the service rendered by such veterans, those veterans of the armed forces of the United States who are domiciliaries of the Virgin Islands and who entered the armed services in the Virgin Islands, or who were domiciliaries of the Virgin Islands but entered the armed services in another jurisdiction while temporarily residing in that jurisdiction and who otherwise meet the qualifications and admission standards of the University of the Virgin Islands are hereby granted free tuition to such institution for a time period not to exceed 128 semester hours. (b) The benefits in subsection (a) of this section shall not be interpreted as applicable only to undergraduate tuition, but may be applied to any graduate program of the University of the Virgin Islands. Any veteran who qualifies under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section may attend graduate classes of the University of the Virgin Islands without paying tuition therefor, not to exceed 36 semester hours for non-doctoral graduate classes and 92 semester hours for doctoral classes, in addition to the limitations on semester hours in subsection (a) of this section. In addition, any veteran may enroll and attend the University of the Virgin Islands for certified and certificate courses for a maximum of 200 continued educational units. (c) The Director of Veterans Affairs, Department of Labor, shall establish the eligibility of veterans for the free tuition granted by subsections (a) and (b) of this section and shall make direct tuition payments to the University of the Virgin Islands from funds appropriated for that purpose upon certification from the University that the veteran has been accepted as a student and has completed registration procedures; Provided, however, That no veteran shall have his tuition paid under this section if such veteran is entitled to have such tuition paid by any Federal funds made available to such veteran for college tuition.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 472 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 33 - University of the Virgin Islands|§ 472. Physical examination for veterans waived

 Notwithstanding any other law or rules or regulations to the contrary, veterans of the armed forces of the United States who have received certification of good health upon discharge from the armed forces shall, for a period not to exceed 120 days after such certification, not be required to pass a physical examination as a condition to admission into the University of the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 473 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 33 - University of the Virgin Islands|§ 473. National Guard tuition exemption

 (a) Members and officers of the National Guard of the Virgin Islands who otherwise meet the qualifications and admission standards of the University of the Virgin Islands are eligible, upon completion of one year of service in the National Guard of the Virgin Islands, for free tuition to such institution for a time period not to exceed 32 semester hours. The tuition exemption provided for in this subsection shall continue for the benefit of a member or officer only during such time as he or she remains a member or officer in good standing in the National Guard of the Virgin Islands. (b) No member or officer who is eligible to receive tuition assistance from the federal government as a result of his or her service in the armed forces of the United States shall be eligible for tuition exemptions under this section. (c) The provisions of this section shall be administered by the Board of Trustees, which shall adopt such rules and regulations as are needed to properly carry out this section. (d) The tuition exemptions provided for in this section shall be applied prospectively only.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 474 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 33 - University of the Virgin Islands|§ 474. Small Business Development Center

 (a) There is established in the University of the Virgin Islands a Small Business Development Center (hereinafter SBDC). The SBDC shall coordinate local and federal government resources, as well as private sector resources, in the establishment of a program network for the delivery of management and technical assistance through counseling and training to small businesses and prospective small businesses in the Virgin Islands. (b) The SBDC is authorized to accept grants of local or federal funds, gifts, devices or conveyances for the furtherance of its stated goals and purposes.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 475 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 33 - University of the Virgin Islands|§ 475. Senior citizen tuition reduction

 Persons sixty years of age or older, as verified by a senior citizen I.D. card issued by the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, or a Real ID card issued in compliance with the Real ID Act of 2005, 49 U.S.C. § 30301 - Notes, who are domiciliaries of the Virgin Islands for not less than one year, shall be entitled to enroll, attend, audit, or take for credit, provided they qualify, any class or course of study at the University of the Virgin Islands free of charge on a space available basis, provided that priority shall be given to those persons enrolled in programs administered by the Department of Human Services.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 491 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 35 - The University of the Virgin Islands Fund|§ 491. Establishment of Fund authorized; purpose

 There is hereby authorized to be established a fund to be designated “The University of the Virgin Islands Fund”, the purpose of which shall be to receive, manage, control and dispose of monies or property on behalf of the University of the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 492 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 35 - The University of the Virgin Islands Fund|§ 492. University Board as body politic; management of Fund; powers

 For the purpose of managing and exercising the powers conferred upon the Fund hereby established, the Board of Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands is hereby constituted a body politic and corporate, in the name and style, “The University of the Virgin Islands Fund”, in such name and style: (a) to have perpetual succession; (b) to sue and be sued; (c) to acquire and possess property, real, personal, of whatever description or nature, and to mortgage or sell the same; (d) to contract debts; (e) to make contracts; (f) to adopt and use a common seal and alter it at will; (g) to accept, receive, deposit, control, invest, including investments of the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority pursuant to 29 V.I.C., § 919 THIRD (E) and deal with any appropriations, gifts, devises, bequests or contributions, regardless of the source thereof, for the purposes of the University, which gifts, appropriations, devises, bequests and contributions shall be exempt from any taxation. (h) to do or cause to be done everything that may be necessary to effectuate the exercise of the foregoing powers, as well as any other hereinafter set forth in this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 493 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 35 - The University of the Virgin Islands Fund|§ 493. Representation in proceedings relating to funds and property

 The Fund is specifically authorized to act for or represent the University in any proceeding, action or other cause with respect to the collection, acceptance or disbursement of funds, or the handling or dealing with property, and the University and Fund for all legal purposes and effects under the foregoing specification of authority shall be deemed the same.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 494 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 35 - The University of the Virgin Islands Fund|§ 494. Annual appropriations; deposit and administration of funds

 The Legislature hereby authorizes the appropriation annually of funds for the purposes of the University including the payment of salaries and property acquisition. Funds so appropriated shall be deposited in an account to be maintained by the University and shall be administered by a fiscal officer of the Institution in accordance with procedures presented by the Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 495 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 35 - The University of the Virgin Islands Fund|§ 495. Deposit of monies acquired; accounting

 All monies acquired by the University of the Virgin Islands shall be deposited and maintained in the account provided for in section 494 of this title, and shall be accounted for in like manner to the Commissioner of Finance.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 496 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 35 - The University of the Virgin Islands Fund|§ 496. Procurement of gifts, grants and loans

 The Board of Trustees is authorized to make every effort to secure gifts, grants and loans to the University of the Virgin Islands Fund from private individuals, foundations and federal government agencies and to utilize such gifts, grants and loans for the purposes specified by the donor or lender.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 497 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 35 - The University of the Virgin Islands Fund|§ 497. Annual report

 The Board of Trustees shall submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature not later than January 15 of each year, which report shall contain: (a) A complete fiscal report of the University's activities during the preceding fiscal year. (b) An enumeration and description of the various activities and accomplishments of the University during the preceding fiscal year, including class enrollments, names and majors of graduates and such other information as it deems significant. (c) An outline or outlines of plans for expansion of physical facilities and/or curriculum, as well as other changes contemplated for the future. (d) Requests for any legislation deemed necessary by the University in accomplishing its programs and policies.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 511 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 35A - Teacher Recruitment and Training Act|§ 511. Short title

 This Act may be cited as The Virgin Islands Teacher Recruitment and Training Act of 2001.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 513 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 35A - Teacher Recruitment and Training Act|§ 513. Critical Needs Teacher Incentive Program

 (a) The Commissioner of Education shall establish a “Critical Needs Teacher Incentive Program” offering financial incentives, including but not limited to, grants for airfare and relocation expenses, and sign-on bonuses of not more than $1,500.00 per recipient. (b) To the extent that sufficient funds are available, the Critical Needs Teacher Incentive Program shall take effect with the commencement of the 2001–2002 academic year. (c) On or before September 1 of each year, the Commissioner of Education shall submit to the Governor and to the Legislature, and make available for public distribution, a report detailing the Department of Education's plan to carry out the provisions of this section. The annual report shall detail progress made in fulfilling the plan authorized by the provisions of this section and shall include any additional recruitment efforts which may be necessary or appropriate including recommendations for amendment of laws, changes in administrative practices and patterns of organization, and changes in levels and patterns of financial support.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 520 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 36 - Academic and Cultural Awards Endowment|§ 520. Endowment established

 There is hereby established the Virgin Islands Academic and Cultural Awards Endowment, hereinafter called the “Endowment,” which shall be used to provide loans, grants and awards to residents of the Virgin Islands who have made significant contributions to the government and people of the Virgin Islands, or who may require financial support to enable them to pursue professional, graduate or other studies or research or engage in cultural projects which will substantially continue to the benefit of the people of the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 521 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 36 - Academic and Cultural Awards Endowment|§ 521. Administration

 The Endowment shall be administered by the University of the Virgin Islands as may be directed by the Governing Board established by section 522 of this chapter. The Board shall promulgate rules and regulations, and may, in its discretion, appoint a staff assistant as needed, to assist in the implementation of this act.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 522 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 36 - Academic and Cultural Awards Endowment|§ 522. Governing Board created

 There is hereby created a Governing Board for the Endowment which shall consist of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands, who shall serve as Chairman, the Governor, the President of the Legislature, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the Commissioner of Education. Three members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of all business. The Board shall meet not fewer than twice each calendar year.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 523 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 36 - Academic and Cultural Awards Endowment|§ 523. Funding

 There is hereby authorized to be appropriated in each fiscal year, as a part of the budget of the University of the Virgin Islands for administrative purposes only, such sum as the Legislature may deem appropriate for a contribution to the Endowment to be used for the purposes of this chapter. Donations and contributions may be accepted and solicited by the Board from private foundations or any other lawful source for use in the Endowment. All appropriations to the University for contribution to the Endowment shall remain available until expended unless specifically provided otherwise. The University of the Virgin Islands shall administer all funds consistent with the decisions of the Board, and shall annually report to the Board on receipt and disbursement of funds.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 524 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 36 - Academic and Cultural Awards Endowment|§ 524. Rules and regulations

 The Governing Board shall promulgate rules and regulations consistent with this chapter establishing, but not limited to, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and administrative reporting. The Board may, by rules and regulations, require that grant and award recipients contribute their skills in some capacity to the benefit of the people of the Virgin Islands. Until otherwise provided by rules of the Board, applications for loans, grants and awards under this chapter shall be filed with the President of the University of the Virgin Islands who shall serve as ex-officio Secretary of the Governing Board, without vote.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 525 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 36 - Academic and Cultural Awards Endowment|§ 525. Endowment loans

 Loans from the Academic and Cultural Awards Endowment shall be evidenced by a promissory note bearing interest on the unpaid balance at six percent per annum.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 651 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 651. Short title

 This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Athlete Agents Act.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 653 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 653. Service of process; subpoenas

 (a) By acting as an athlete agent in this State, a nonresident individual appoints the Lieutenant Governor as the individual's agent for service of process in any civil action in this State related to the individual's acting as an athlete agent in this State. (b) The Lieutenant Governor may issue subpoenas for any material that is relevant to the administration of this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 654 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 654. Athlete agents: registration required; void contracts

 (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), an individual may not act as an athlete agent in this State without holding a certificate of registration under section 656 or 658 of this title. (b) Before being issued a certificate of registration, an individual may act as an athlete agent in this State for all purposes except signing an agency contract, if: (1) a student-athlete or another person acting on behalf of the student athlete initiates communication with the individual; and (2) within seven days after an initial act as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for registration as an athlete agent in this State. (c) An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 657 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 657. Suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew registration

 (a) The Lieutenant Governor may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a registration for conduct that would have justified denial of registration under section 656(b). (b) The Lieutenant Governor may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a certificate of registration or licensure only after proper notice and an opportunity for a hearing.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 658 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 658. Temporary registration

 The Lieutenant Governor may issue a temporary certificate of registration while an application for registration or renewal of registration is pending.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 659 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 659. Registration and renewal fees

 An application for registration or renewal of registration must be accompanied by a fee in the following amount: (1) $350 for an initial application for registration; (2) $200 for an application for registration based upon a certificate of registration or licensure issued by another State; (3) $200 for an application for renewal of registration; or (4) $200 for an application for renewal of registration based upon an application for renewal of registration or licensure submitted in another State.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 660 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 660. Required form of contract

 (a) An agency contract must be in a record, signed or otherwise authenticated by the parties. (b) An agency contract must state or contain: (1) the amount and method of calculating the consideration to be paid by the student-athlete for services to be provided by the athlete agent under the contract and any other consideration the athlete agent has received or will receive from any other source for entering into the contract or for providing the services; (2) the name of any person not listed in the application for registration or renewal of registration who will be compensated because the student-athlete signed the agency contract; (3) a description of any expenses that the student-athlete agrees to reimburse; (4) a description of the services to be provided to the student-athlete; (5) the duration of the contract; and (6) the date of execution. (c) An agency contract must contain, in close proximity to the signature of the student-athlete, a conspicuous notice in boldface type in capital letters stating: “WARNING TO STUDENT-ATHLETE IF YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT: (1) YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE IN YOUR SPORT; (2) IF YOU HAVE AN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER ENTERING INTO THIS CONTRACT, BOTH YOU AND YOUR ATHLETE AGENT MUST NOTIFY YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR; AND (3) YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER SIGNING IT. CANCELLATION OF THIS CONTRACT MAY NOT REINSTATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.” (d) An agency contract that does not conform to this section is voidable by the student-athlete. If a student-athlete voids an agency contract, the student-athlete is not required to pay any consideration under the contract or to return any consideration received from the athlete agent to induce the student-athlete to enter into the contract. (e) The athlete agent shall give a record of the signed or otherwise authenticated agency contract to the student-athlete at the time of execution.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 661 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 661. Notice to educational institution

 (a) Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student-athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give notice in a record of the existence of the contract to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled or the athlete agent has reasonable grounds to believe the student-athlete intends to enroll. (b) Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next athletic event in which the student-athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the student-athlete shall inform the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled that he or she has entered into an agency contract.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 662 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 662. Student-athlete's right to cancel

 (a) A student-athlete may cancel an agency contract by giving notice of the cancellation to the athlete agent in a record within 14 days after the contract is signed. (b) A student-athlete may not waive the right to cancel an agency contract. (c) If a student-athlete cancels an agency contract, the student-athlete is not required to pay any consideration under the contract or to return any consideration received from the athlete agent to induce the student-athlete to enter into the contract.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 663 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 39 - Uniform Athlete Agents Act|§ 663. Required records

 (a) An athlete agent shall retain the following records for a period of five years: (1) the name and address of each individual represented by the athlete agent; (2) any agency contract entered into by the athlete agent; and (3) any direct costs incurred by the athlete agent in the recruitment or solicitation of a student-athlete to enter into an agency contract. (b) Records required by subsection (a) to be retained are open to inspection by the Lieutenant Governor during normal business hours.