United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 6876 (96th)
Veterans Educational Equity Act of 1980
Introduced
19 March 1980
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Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Summary
Veterans' Educational Equity Act of 1980 - Provides for the payment of supplemental tuition allowances to certain eligible veterans. Stipulates that such allowance shall not exceed $1,000 per school year, with the veteran paying the first $400 of tuition and fees and the Veterans' Administration (VA) paying 67 percent of the next $1,500. Sets forth application guidelines and the formula to be used by the VA in computing such supplemental tuition allowance. Extends the delimiting period for veterans' educational assistance for eligible veterans in school during their last year of eligibility. Stipulates that such extension shall terminate: (1) when an eligible veteran finishes or drops out of school; or (2) 12 years from such veteran's discharge from active service.
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summary · EN · 19 March 1980
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/6876
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/hr/6876