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Introduced
10/10/2023
10/10/2023
In Committee
12/05/2023
12/05/2023
Crossed Over
04/30/2024
04/30/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes to approve programs of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act (VETT Act), aims to improve the processes for approving education programs under the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) educational assistance programs. The key provisions are:
1. It amends current law to allow educational institutions to provide an incomplete form to students if they cannot provide all the required information, as long as they include a notice explaining the missing or potentially inaccurate information.
2. It requires the VA to establish a website to publish information about the training it provides for school certifying officials and to regularly update this information.
3. It creates an exemption from certain approval requirements for commercial driver education programs offered by educational institutions, as long as the program meets specific criteria, such as being licensed and using the same curriculum as an approved program at another location. The VA must also notify Congress when granting such exemptions.
The bill is intended to enhance transparency and streamline the approval process for education programs that receive VA educational assistance funding.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 04/30/2024)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Education
- ‐ Higher Education
- ‐ Vocational Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5914/all-info | 10/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5914/BILLS-118hr5914eh.pdf | 05/01/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5914/BILLS-118hr5914rh.pdf | 04/10/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5914/BILLS-118hr5914ih.pdf | 11/07/2023 |
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