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Veterans' Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007

Introduced: February 27, 2007 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Feb 27, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2282-2283)
Feb 27, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2282)
Feb 27, 2007
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans' Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 - Revises provisions concerning educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to terminate the 45-month limitation on: (1) the use of such assistance for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents; and (2) the use of such assistance for special restorative training. Makes survivors and dependents eligible for educational assistance until their 30th (currently 26th) birthday.

Makes the aggregate amount of educational assistance $80,000. (Currently, there are monthly limits for full-time, three quarter-time, or half-time educational pursuit.) Includes within authorized educational pursuits in such amounts: (1) a program of apprenticeship or other on-job training; and (2) a correspondence course.

Makes survivors and dependents eligible for tutorial assistance.

What's happening now February 27, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2282-2283)

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