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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 3, 1993
Allows individuals who enlisted in the armed forces between January 1, 1977, and June 30, 1985, who are serving on active duty upon the enactment of this Act and are later honorably discharged or released, who have completed the requirements for a secondary diploma or at least 12 semester hours leading to a standard college degree, and who, before such discharge or release, make the appropriate election, to enroll and participate in the All-Volunteer Force educational assistance program. Requires a basic pay reduction of $1,200 for participation in the program. Provides for a pro rata refund of an appropriate amount for any educational assistance unused by members disenrolling from the program.
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Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] · D–MS
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education, Training and Employment.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Forces and Personnel.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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