arrow_back Back to App

Changes to education benefits for Gold Star Families

This act modifies the educational assistance program for Gold Star Families, ending one program and transitioning eligible individuals to another. This means that those currently receiving educational support will need to switch to a new system after August 1, 2029, which may affect how their education is funded.
Key points
The educational assistance program for survivors and dependents (Chapter 35) will end on August 1, 2029.
Individuals no longer eligible under the old program will automatically qualify for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33).
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2720
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
Process start date: 2025-04-08
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gold Star Family Education Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2720.

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 2025-04-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The educational assistance program for survivors and dependents (Chapter 35) will end on August 1, 2029.
  • Individuals no longer eligible under the old program will automatically qualify for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26].

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 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Benefits Education Family