To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that educational assistance paid under Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to an individual who pursued a program or course of education that was suspended or terminated for certain reasons shall not be charged against the entitlement of the individual, and for other purposes.
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Passed HouseMrs. Ramirez (for herself and Mr. Levin) introduced the following …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Protects veterans' educational assistance when schools close or programs terminate due to fraud or risk-based survey findings. Ensures veterans are not penalized when their institution is found to have committed actionable misconduct.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans at fraudulent schools retain educational benefits. GI Bill users are protected from school misconduct. Veterans can continue education elsewhere.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Educational institutions must agree to conditions as part of course approval. Fraudulent schools face consequences.
Key Provisions
- Protects benefits when courses suspended for fraud
- Covers risk-based survey terminations
- Applies to borrower defense determinations
- Schools must agree to conditions for VA approval
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Protects veteran educational benefits when schools close due to fraud
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect veterans from educational institution fraud"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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