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S. 2383 (100th)

Veterans' Education Benefits Amendments of 1988

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Introduced

12 May 1988

Last action

30 June 1988 · Committee

Status

Committee on Veterans received executive comment from VA.

Sponsors

Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

28 August 2025

Defence · Education

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Summary

Veterans' Education Benefits Amendments of 1988 - Makes eligible for education benefits under the Vietnam-era GI Bill individuals who: (1) before January 1, 1977, commenced the third academic year as a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies or the third academic year as a member of the Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (SROTC); (2) served more than 180 days as a commissioned officer, were honorably discharged, and enrolled in the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program; and (3) submit to the Administrator of Veterans Affairs before January 1, 1990, an irrevocable election to be so eligible. Allows students using Veterans Administration educational assistance to make a one-time course withdrawal without the requirement of repayment of benefits. Makes Montgomery GI Bill and Post-Vietnam Era Educational Assistance Program students eligible for tutorial assistance. Increases the maximum tutorial assistance payments to be paid by the Administrator.

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Timeline

  1. 12 May 1988

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 May 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 May 1988

    Committee

    Committee on Veterans requested executive comment from VA, OMB, Defense Department.

    Source: Committee

  4. 25 May 1988

    Committee

    Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 June 1988

    Committee

    Committee on Veterans received executive comment from VA.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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