SCS/HCS/HB 1482 - Current law provides that the General Assembly shall encourage the development of any veterans' programs related to outreach and education about the historical significance of veteran service. This act removes provisions related to outreach, and also provides that the Lieutenant Governor, rather than the Veterans' Commission, shall administer the provisions of the act. This act also provides that the Lieutenant Governor, rather than the Veterans' Commission, shall administer the Veterans' Historical Education Fund, which shall be used solely to fund veterans’ education programs, as provided by this act.
Currently, recipients of national guard educational assistance grants must maintain their military affiliation for three years after graduation or must repay the amounts received. This act removes this requirement, and instead requires that the guard member maintain his or her active military affiliation while enrolled in a semester or session. If the active military affiliation is not maintained, the educational assistance shall be terminated and the recipient will be required to repay amounts awarded for the semester or session.
Provisions of this act are similar to SCS/SB 701 & 948 (2006).
ALEXA PEARSON