S 2179 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-567.(2012-06-13)
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Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012 - Allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) or a state approving agency (SAA) to approve, for purposes of veterans' educational assistance provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a course that leads to an associate or higher degree only when such course is an eligible program offered by an institution of higher education that has entered into and is complying with a program approved by the Secretary of Education under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Provides conditions under which the Secretary or a SAA may approve a course that does not lead to an associate or higher degree. Prohibits the approval of a non-degree course of education unless, among other things, the course is determined to further the purposes of the VA program. Provides additional requirements for the VA approval of nonaccredited courses. Requires additional requirements imposed by SAAs to be approved by the Secretary prior to use under the VA program. Provides additional requirements for the approval of programs of educational assistance for persons enlisting for active duty. Requires educational institutions to inform participants…
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Cosponsors (16)
13 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent