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Tuition Fairness for Veteran Survivors and Dependents

This act aims to ensure that children and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans pay the same, lower in-state tuition rates at public colleges. If a college fails to apply this rule, it will lose the ability to enroll students receiving federal educational assistance for veteran families. These changes will take effect on August 1, 2022.
Key points
Public colleges must offer in-state tuition rates to children and spouses of veterans eligible for educational benefits.
Colleges that do not comply will be unable to enroll students using the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program.
The changes aim to reduce education costs for eligible veteran families.
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Print number: 117_HR_2457
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]
Process start date: 2021-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Colonel John McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2457.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public colleges must offer in-state tuition rates to children and spouses of veterans eligible for educational benefits.
  • Colleges that do not comply will be unable to enroll students using the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program.
  • The changes aim to reduce education costs for eligible veteran families.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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