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US S1095

US S1095
Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021


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Introduced
04/13/2021
In Committee
05/26/2021
Crossed Over
06/28/2021
Passed
11/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/30/2021

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of courses of education offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-State tuition rate for purposes of Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses offered by public institutions of higher learning that do not charge veterans the in-state tuition rate for the purposes of the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program. The bill also expands the requirement to apply to individuals entitled to assistance under Section 3510 of Title 38, which covers educational assistance for survivors and dependents. The amendments in the bill will take effect on the date of enactment and apply to academic periods beginning on or after August 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 117-68. (on 11/30/2021)

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