Bill 118 hr 4850, also known as the "Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance Retroactive Effective Date Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The purpose of this bill is to provide a retroactive effective date for a law that pertains to the charge to entitlement for Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance.
Specifically, this bill addresses individuals who did not transfer credits from certain closed or disapproved programs of education. By providing a retroactive effective date, this legislation ensures that these individuals are not unfairly penalized for circumstances beyond their control.
Overall, Bill 118 hr 4850 seeks to protect the educational benefits of veterans by ensuring that they are not disadvantaged due to the closure or disapproval of certain educational programs. This bill aims to support veterans in their pursuit of higher education and ensure that they receive the benefits they have earned through their service to our country.