S 5138
VETS Opportunity Act of 2024
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Bill overview
This bill, the VETS Opportunity Act of 2024, aims to improve the approval process for educational assistance programs offered to veterans, specifically focusing on independent study programs. It modifies the criteria used by the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine the quality of these programs, requiring regular interaction between students and instructors. The bill updates the definition of eligible institutions to include those participating in Title IV student financial assistance programs. The changes will take effect starting August 1, 2024.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas Tillis
Cosponsors
Debbie Stabenow
Kyrsten Sinema
Marco Rubio
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