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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 22, 2001
Amends Federal provisions concerning the Montgomery GI Bill (educational assistance for veterans) to allow eligible veterans to elect to receive accelerated payment of such assistance for education leading to employment in a high technology industry. Makes eligible those veterans who are: (1) enrolled in an approved program of education leading to such employment; and (2) charged tuition and fees which, on a monthly basis, exceed 200 percent of the monthly rate of basic educational assistance allowance otherwise payable. Makes such accelerated payment the lesser of: (1) 60 percent of the established charges for such education; or (2) the aggregate amount of basic educational assistance to which such veteran remains entitled.Revises, generally, provisions concerning determinations by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of an individual's enrollment, pursuit, and attendance under an approved program.Includes within the definition of "educational institution" for purposes of eligibility for Montgomery GI Bill assistance any private entity that offers a courses to fulfill requirements for a license or certification for employment in a high technology occupation.
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Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D–WV
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Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 194.
Senate passed companion measure H.R. 1291 in lieu of this measure by Unanimous Consent.
Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 1291 as an amendment.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 12/7/2001 S12746-12752; text of measure as reported: CR 12/7/2001 S12746-12750)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 107-86.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 107-86.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-489.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6667)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6666-6667)
Introduced in Senate
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