What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 5545.
Veterans' Education Support: Benefit Extensions and New Rules
This act extends key educational benefits for veterans, which were set to expire due to the COVID-19 pandemic, until June 1, 2022. It also introduces changes to make it easier for veterans to complete their studies, even if they need less than full-time enrollment, and adjusts rules for foreign educational institutions. Additionally, it removes the cap on Equal Employment Opportunity counselors at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Key points
Extension of deadlines for veterans' educational benefits until June 1, 2022, ensuring continued financial support for studies.
Ability for veterans to receive full educational benefits, including housing stipends, when completing their studies, even if enrolled less than half-time, provided they take all required courses and potentially additional ones.
Streamlined requirements for foreign educational institutions participating in veterans' assistance programs, potentially expanding study options.
Elimination of the cap on full-time employees providing Equal Employment Opportunity counseling at the Department of Veterans Affairs, aiming to improve services for veterans.
Status:
Became Law
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