Gold Star Family Education Parity Act
This bill terminates the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program (Chapter 35) on August 1, 2028. It ensures that individuals who lose eligibility under this program will automatically qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (Chapter 33) without the usual restrictions on counting military service time. The law directly affects Gold Star families (spouses and children of service members who died in action) who would otherwise lose educational aid after 2028. It creates a seamless transition to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, maintaining their access to tuition and housing benefits.
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Introduced Mar 5, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Mar 5, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Mar 5, 2024
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Frank J. Mrvan
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