Bill > HF2180

This bill establishes a service animal training grant program for eligible veterans, defined as residents of Iowa who are veterans and meet specific requirements, to help cover the costs of service animal training services, which include training and placement of an animal individually trained to perform tasks for the veteran's benefit. The program will be administered by the department of veterans affairs (department), which will receive an annual appropriation of $100,000 from the state's general fund. Each eligible veteran can receive one grant in their lifetime, up to $5,000, which will be paid directly to an "accredited organization," meaning a service animal training organization with a physical presence in Iowa and accredited by the department. The department is authorized to charge accredited organizations a fee to cover administrative costs and is required to adopt rules for program implementation, including accreditation criteria, veteran eligibility, application procedures, and oversight, and will collaborate with veteran service organizations to promote the program and assist veterans with applications.

Military Affairs and Security

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