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CFR	Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor

Title 20

Employees' Benefits

Chapter V

Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor

Part 670

The Job Corps Under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act

Subpart I

Administrative and Management Provisions

• Section Number: 670.900
• Section Name: Are damages caused by students eligible for reimbursement under the Tort Claims Act?

    Yes. Students are considered Federal employees for purposes of the 

Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 2671 (et seq.). If a student is alleged to 

be involved in the damage, loss, or destruction of the property of 

others, or in causing personal injury to or the death of another 

individual(s), the injured person(s), or their agent may file a claim 

with the Center Director. Director must investigate all of the facts, 

including accident and medical reports, and interview witnesses, and 

submit the claim for a decision to the Regional Solicitor's Office. All 

tort claims for $25,000 or more must be sent to the Associate Solicitor 

for Employee Benefits, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution 

Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20210.