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Support for Veterans in Colleges: New Centers and Programs.

This act aims to improve support for veterans attending higher education institutions. It enables colleges to establish and develop dedicated Student Veteran Centers, offering assistance with adapting to student and civilian life, as well as academic and psychological support. This is intended to help veterans complete their studies and find employment.
Key points
Colleges can receive grants up to $500,000 over 4 years to establish and maintain Student Veteran Centers.
Centers will offer support for transitioning from military to student and civilian life, help with obtaining benefits, and psychological counseling.
Priority for grants goes to institutions with a significant veteran population, those offering programs for veterans' families, or employing veterans in the centers.
The act mandates the creation of a website detailing best practices for serving student veterans at higher education institutions.
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Print number: 117_S_1881
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veteran Education Empowerment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1881.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges can receive grants up to $500,000 over 4 years to establish and maintain Student Veteran Centers.
  • Centers will offer support for transitioning from military to student and civilian life, help with obtaining benefits, and psychological counseling.
  • Priority for grants goes to institutions with a significant veteran population, those offering programs for veterans' families, or employing veterans in the centers.
  • The act mandates the creation of a website detailing best practices for serving student veterans at higher education institutions.
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 Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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