Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Authored by:
Sen. Frank Mrvan
DIGEST
Veterans education benefits. Provides that a student who is eligible to receive a tuition and fee exemption because the student is a child of a veteran must maintain at least a cumulative grade point average that the eligible institution determines is satisfactory academic progress, which may not be less than a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale or its equivalent as established by the eligible institution. (Current law requires the student to maintain at least a cumulative grade point average that the eligible institution determines is satisfactory academic progress.) Provides that if the Indiana department of veterans’ affairs approves a request for a determination of eligibility for a person after the person initially enrolls in a state educational institution (institution) and while the person is attending the institution, the determination of eligibility shall be made retroactive to the date of submission to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs of the application to recognize the person’s mother’s or father’s service related death or disability. Provides that the applicant may receive a refund equal to the amount of the tuition and fees paid to the institution by the applicant. Repeals a provision that limits the tuition exemption amount for a child of a veteran who served in the armed forces after June 30, 2011, based on the percentage of the parent’s disability rating. Makes conforming amendments.
http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2019/bills/senate/374#digest-heading
Kevin Coley
State Adjutant
Department of Indiana
Disabled American Veterans
(317) 632-9266 Phone
(317) 635-7851 Fax
On Tuesday February 5th the Senate Military and veterans Affairs Committee is scheduled to hear SB 374 Veterans Education Benefits. Senator Tomes may hear the bill ONLY and not call for a vote!
PLEASE HELP and email Senator Tomes (senator.tomes@iga.in.gov) letting him know how important this bill is to veterans and that the bill restores the tuition exemption changed reducing this benefit in the future.
ALSO PLEASE SHARE AND GET EVERYONE YOU CAN TO DO THE SAME ASAP!!!!
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BG James L. Bauerle USA Ret.
10721 Lakeshore Drive East
Carmel, Indiana 46033
317-844-6432
bgjimbauerle@gmail.com