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Student Veterans Protection: Rights When Called to Service

This act protects students who are veterans or military spouses using VA educational assistance. It allows them to withdraw or take a leave of absence from school without financial or academic penalty if called to military service.
Key points
Allows withdrawal or leave of absence from school if called to military service (for veterans, reservists, and spouses using VA benefits).
Educational institutions cannot penalize you financially or academically for leaving due to service.
If you withdraw due to service, the school must refund tuition and fees.
If you take a leave of absence, the school should allow you to complete the term upon return from service.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4890
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2022-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protections for Student Veterans Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4890.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows withdrawal or leave of absence from school if called to military service (for veterans, reservists, and spouses using VA benefits).
  • Educational institutions cannot penalize you financially or academically for leaving due to service.
  • If you withdraw due to service, the school must refund tuition and fees.
  • If you take a leave of absence, the school should allow you to complete the term upon return from service.
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. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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