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Student Veteran Protection: Educational Program and Benefit Enhancements

This act introduces changes to facilitate veterans' access to educational programs, especially during crises. It extends the validity of educational benefits and allows for continued financial support when studies shift to distance learning. It also simplifies tuition fee accounting for certain institutions.
Key points
Veterans can continue receiving educational benefits, including housing stipends, even if their classes move online due to emergencies (e.g., pandemics).
Many veteran educational benefits have their expiration dates extended to June 1, 2022, giving them more time to utilize them.
Educational institutions with a flat tuition structure may be exempt from certain verification requirements, simplifying administrative processes.
Veterans completing their studies on a less than half-time basis can still receive full benefits if they enroll in an additional course to reach more than half-time status.
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Print number: 117_HR_5509
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Process start date: 2021-10-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Student Veteran COVID-19 Protection Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5509.

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 2021-10-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans can continue receiving educational benefits, including housing stipends, even if their classes move online due to emergencies (e.g., pandemics).
  • Many veteran educational benefits have their expiration dates extended to June 1, 2022, giving them more time to utilize them.
  • Educational institutions with a flat tuition structure may be exempt from certain verification requirements, simplifying administrative processes.
  • Veterans completing their studies on a less than half-time basis can still receive full benefits if they enroll in an additional course to reach more than half-time status.
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. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12].

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 2025-12-28.

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