(a) Fellowship recipient compensation Each recipient of a fellowship under this subchapter shall be paid during the fellowship period at a rate of pay that shall not exceed the minimum annual rate payable for a position under GS–13 of the General Schedule. (b) Local educational agency The Secretary shall seek to ensure that no local educational agency penalizes a teacher who elects to participate in the Program. ( Pub. L. 103–382, title V, § 516 , Oct. 20, 1994 , 108 Stat. 4044 .) Editorial Notes References in Text The General Schedule, referred to in subsec. (a), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5 , Government Organization and Employees.