Administrative Circular No. 5 (Rev. 2) entitled "Dependent child", approved by the Director-General following discussion in the Standing Concertation Committee meeting on 20 September 2016, is available via the following link: http://cds.cern.ch/record/2226585

This revised circular cancels and replaces Administrative Circular No. 5 (Rev. 1) also entitled "Dependent child ", of October 1994.

The main changes concern: a) a general restructuring of the circular, as well as a modernization and harmonization of terminology; b) addition of articles to reflect the current practice: for example, that a paid internship is compatible with the status of dependent child, and that the conclusion of studies is defined by specified dates; and c) addition of new articles, for example: dependent status may be maintained during an interruption of studies due to a serious injury or illness; dependent child status will be maintained during an interruption of full time studies or vocational training for a maximum period of four months so long as the interruption is immediately followed by full time studies, vocational training or military service for a period of at least four weeks.   

This circular will enter into force on 1 November 2016.

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