Veterans TEST Accessibility Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 2017)
Veterans To Enhance Studies Through Accessibility Act of 2017 or the Veterans TEST Accessibility Act
This bill permits veterans to get reimbursed under the Post-9/11 educational assistance program for an approved licensing, certification, or national test at a pro-rated amount based on such test's actual cost. (Current law requires that veterans be charged a whole month of entitlement to pay for any such test.)
The bill provides that a national test that evaluates prior learning and knowledge and provides an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning shall be eligible for such reimbursement.
What just happenedJun 15, 2017
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 22, 2017
- Jun 15, 2017Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 22, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 22, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate