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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/16/2022
06/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the Massachusetts National Guard Education Assistance Program (NGEP) to include dependents of Massachusetts National Guard members. The key provisions are: 1) National Guard members can split their 130-credit tuition and fee waiver between themselves and their dependents, defined as immediate family members enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS); 2) The program will be administered by the Military Division, which will maintain records of credits used; 3) Dependents must use their allotted credits within 10 years of the member's separation or by age 26, whichever is later; 4) To receive benefits, the member must extend their service obligation or reenlist for an additional 6 years; 5) The total benefits cannot exceed 130 credits per member and/or dependents; and 6) Enrollment is dependent on the availability of seats at the state institution.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/16/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2396 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2396.pdf |
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