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Introduced
02/24/2017
02/24/2017
In Committee
03/06/2017
03/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Protecting Veterans From School Closures Act of 2017 This bill declares that if, as a result of a permanent school closure, a veteran is forced to discontinue a course or did not receive credit, or lost training time, toward completion of the education program, Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance payments for such discontinued course or program shall not be: (1) charged against the individual's entitlement to educational assistance, or (2) counted against the aggregate period for which such assistance may be provided. The bill applies to courses and programs of education discontinued after August 1, 2016.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting Veterans From School Closures Act of 2017, aims to provide relief and restoration of educational benefits for veterans affected by the permanent closure of an educational institution. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. If a veteran is forced to discontinue a course or did not receive credit or lost training time due to the permanent closure of an educational institution, the Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance payments for the discontinued course or program will not be charged against the veteran's entitlement to educational assistance or counted against the aggregate period for which such assistance may be provided.
2. This relief applies to courses and programs of education discontinued after August 1, 2016.
The bill is intended to ensure that veterans are not penalized for circumstances beyond their control, such as the unexpected closure of the educational institution they were attending.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Luke Messer (R)*,
Jim Banks (R),
Lou Barletta (R),
Susan Brooks (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Mike Coffman (R),
Rodney Davis (R),
Ron DeSantis (R),
Tom Emmer (R),
Blake Farenthold (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Lee Zeldin (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 03/06/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1216/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1216/BILLS-115hr1216ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1216/BILLS-115hr1216ih.pdf.pdf |
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