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US S1192
Veterans TEST Accessibility Act Veterans To Enhance Studies Through Accessibility Act of 2017
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Introduced
05/22/2017
05/22/2017
In Committee
05/22/2017
05/22/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Veterans TEST Accessibility Act Veterans To Enhance Studies Through Accessibility Act of 2017 This bill permits veterans to get reimbursed under the Post-9/11 educational assistance program for an approved licensing, certification, or national test at a pro-rated amount based on such test's actual cost. (Current law requires that veterans be charged a whole month of entitlement to pay for any such test.) The bill provides that a national test that evaluates prior learning and knowledge and provides an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning shall be eligible for such reimbursement.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans TEST Accessibility Act or the Veterans To Enhance Studies Through Accessibility Act of 2017, allows veterans to be reimbursed under the Post-9/11 educational assistance program for the actual cost of an approved licensing, certification, or national test, rather than being charged a full month of entitlement. The bill also specifies that national tests that evaluate prior learning and provide an opportunity for course credit at a higher education institution are eligible for this reimbursement. The amendments in the bill would apply to tests taken 90 days after the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 06/15/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1192/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1192/BILLS-115s1192is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1192/BILLS-115s1192is.pdf.pdf |
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