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This bill creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for dependents of certain veterans with specific service-related conditions. The waiver applies to children, stepchildren, and spouses of veterans who died while on active duty, died from a service-connected disability, died after discharge due to service-related injury, are permanently and totally disabled from military service, or were classified as missing in action or prisoners of war. Eligible dependents must be Missouri residents and meet specific age requirements (under 26, with potential extension to 31 for those who serve in the military). The waiver covers tuition at public institutions, not exceeding the University of Missouri-Columbia's tuition rate, and is valid for one community college degree/diploma and one baccalaureate degree. Applicants must apply through the Missouri Veterans Commission, which will verify eligibility and coordinate with the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Recipients cannot simultaneously receive other state-funded veteran-dependent tuition grants and must report any additional financial assistance. The bill aims to support families of veterans who have experienced significant sacrifices or disabilities during military service by providing educational opportunities.

Military Affairs and Security

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