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Veteran Education Support: Benefit Extensions and Learning Flexibility

This act extends key educational benefits for veterans until June 2022, which were set to expire. This ensures veterans continue to receive financial support, even if their classes moved online due to the pandemic. It also introduces simplifications for educational institutions verifying veteran student status.
Key points
Extension of veteran educational benefits until June 1, 2022, including housing stipends and work-study allowances.
Continuation of benefits for veterans whose in-person classes shifted to distance learning due to the pandemic.
Simplifications for educational institutions verifying veteran student status, especially for those with flat tuition structures.
Changes to oversight rules for educational institutions, exempting some requirements for foreign schools and recruitment of foreign students.
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Print number: 117_S_3247
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REMOTE Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3247.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extension of veteran educational benefits until June 1, 2022, including housing stipends and work-study allowances.
  • Continuation of benefits for veterans whose in-person classes shifted to distance learning due to the pandemic.
  • Simplifications for educational institutions verifying veteran student status, especially for those with flat tuition structures.
  • Changes to oversight rules for educational institutions, exempting some requirements for foreign schools and recruitment of foreign students.
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. Cortez Masto, Catherine [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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