Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024

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Explore the details of House Bill 9869 Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/19/2024, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9869

Bill 118 hr 9869, also known as the Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing educational support to children of military service members who have died in the line of duty. The bill seeks to ensure that these children have access to quality education and support services to help them succeed academically and emotionally.

Under the Gold Star Children Education Act, eligible children would receive financial assistance for educational expenses such as tuition, books, and school supplies. The bill also includes provisions for counseling and mental health services to help these children cope with the loss of a parent and navigate the challenges of growing up without one.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between schools, military organizations, and other support services to ensure that Gold Star children receive the assistance they need to thrive in school and beyond. By providing these resources and support systems, the Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024 seeks to honor the sacrifice of military families and help their children reach their full potential.

Congressional Summary of HR 9869

Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024

This bill provides eligibility for enrollment in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) to dependents of certain deceased members of the Armed Forces.

Specifically, the bill provides eligibility to dependents of members of the Armed Forces who died while serving on active duty or active Guard and Reserve duty. Such dependents are eligible to enroll in DODEA schools regardless of (1) whether the dependent was enrolled on the date of the death of the member, or (2) the proximity of the school to the location where the dependent resided on the date of the death.

Enrollment of such dependents must be on a tuition-free and space-available basis.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9869

Bill HR 9869 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2024. Bill HR 9869 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 27, 2024. Bill HR 9869's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 27, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9869

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9869

Gold Star Children Education Act of 2024

To make dependents of members of the Armed Forces who died while serving on active duty eligible for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis.