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This bill expands educational benefits for dependents and spouses of veterans with severe service-connected disabilities in Tennessee. Specifically, the bill allows dependent children under 23 years old and spouses of veterans who have sustained a 100% permanent total service-connected disability during a qualifying period of armed conflict to receive a waiver of tuition and fees at Tennessee public higher education institutions. To qualify, the veteran must be a Tennessee citizen when their dependent or spouse applies for benefits, and must have the disability certification from the Veterans Administration. The spouse's eligibility is limited to 10 years from the date of the disability determination or until the marriage is dissolved. The new educational assistance benefits will apply to all state higher education institutions starting with the first complete term after July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to provide additional support for families of veterans who have sustained significant disabilities during military service by helping their dependents access higher education without financial burden.

Education

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0295&ga=114