H.R. 1214 would amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of veterans.
Detailed Summary
Veterans' Survivors Education Enhancement Act - Revises provisions concerning educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to terminate the 45-month limitation on: (1) the use of such assistance for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents; and (2) the use of such assistance for special restorative training. Makes survivors and dependents eligible for educational assistance until their 30th (currently 26th) birthday.
Makes the aggregate amount of educational assistance $80,000. (Currently, there are monthly limits for full-time, three quarter-time, or half-time educational pursuit.) Includes within authorized educational pursuits in such amounts: (1) a program of apprenticeship or other on-job training; and (2) a correspondence course.
Makes survivors and dependents eligible for tutorial assistance.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 3/9/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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