Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 28, 2015)
Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2015
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants, during FY2016-FY2021, to minority-serving institutions to establish verified delivery systems that address the social and academic problems facing enrolled veterans.
Includes among authorized grant activities: (1) educational services, including courses in English as a second language, financial literacy workshops and courses, and health and wellness programs; (2) increased access to workforce services; (3) support services such as housing, transportation, and child care; and (4) establishing a veteran support team.
Requires an institution, in order to receive such a grant, to submit to the Secretary a program plan and strategy to meet the needs of enrolled veterans.
What just happenedFeb 13, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2015
- Feb 13, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee - Jan 28, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jan 28, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 28, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House