Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act of 2020

Senate Bill 3575 - Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3575 Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:23 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3575

Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act of 2020

This bill addresses Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assistance entitlements and subsistence allowances.

Under the bill, an assistance payment for training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities shall not be charged against an individual's entitlement to such assistance if an individual was unable to complete a course or program due to the closure of an educational institution or disapproval of the course.

The bill also authorizes the VA to continue to pay subsistence allowances for a specified amount of time during periods following the permanent closure of an institution or the disapproval of a course of study.

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Current Status of Bill S 3575

Bill S 3575 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2020. Bill S 3575 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2020. Bill S 3575's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3575

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3575

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Employment and training programs

- Higher education

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3575

Disabled Veterans Education Relief Act of 2020

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to restore entitlement to rehabilitation programs for veterans affected by school closures or disapprovals, and for other purposes.