SR 88 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Urges Congress to expand Veterans Affairs education benefits to include veterans who received general discharge under honorable conditions.

Senate Resolution 88, introduced by Senator Carmen Amato, urges Congress to expand Veterans Affairs education benefits to include veterans discharged with a "general discharge under honorable conditions." Currently, these veterans - discharged for minor issues like weight standards or minor disciplinary actions (not serious misconduct) - are excluded from educational benefits despite qualifying for all other veterans' benefits. The resolution requests Congress amend the law to align with the GI Bill's historical expansion, allowing these veterans to access tuition assistance and other education benefits. It does not change current law but formally asks federal lawmakers to address this eligibility gap.
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Introduced Apr 8, 2024 Last action Apr 8, 2024
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