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Montgomery GI Bill Improvements Act of 2001

Introduced: January 31, 2001 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 20, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Jan 31, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 31, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E85-86)
Jan 31, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Montgomery GI Bill Improvements Act of 2001 - Amends Federal basic educational assistance provisions (the Montgomery GI Bill) to authorize enhanced educational assistance to a member of the armed forces who, after September 30, 2001: (1) first enters on active duty; (2) reenlists or continues to serve on active duty; (3) serves a continuous period of active duty of four years; or (4) serves and is discharged or released for a service-connected disability, at the convenience of the Government (after serving at least 42 months of such duty), or due to a reduction in force. Limits to 36 months the period for such enhanced assistance. Requires the payment of educational expenses under such program. Provides: (1) a monthly stipend for approved programs of education; and (2) tutorial assistance.

Increases the monthly rates of basic educational assistance.

Repeals, with respect to such assistance: (1) a required monthly reduction in pay for individuals who do not elect to participate in such assistance program; (2) a provision authorizing individuals to elect not to receive such assistance; (3) the requirement that participants complete the requirements of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate prior to the end of their initial obligated period of service in order to be eligible to receive such assistance; and (4) provisions limiting an individual's opportunity to withdraw an election not to enroll in such assistance program.

Authorizes an individual entitled to basic educational assistance to receive an accelerated payment of such allowance, beginning on March 1, 2002, under certain conditions.

Authorizes the use of basic educational assistance for training for technological occupations offered by entities other than educational institutions.

What's happening now March 20, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

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