HR 621 · 114th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-01-28· Sponsored by Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.(2015-02-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants, during FY2016-FY2021, to minority-serving institutions to establish verified delivery systems that address the social and academic problems facing enrolled veterans. Includes among authorized grant activities: (1) educational services, including courses in English as a second language, financial literacy workshops and courses, and health and wellness programs; (2) increased access to workforce services; (3) support services such as housing, transportation, and child care; and (4) establishing a veteran support team. Requires an institution, in order to receive such a grant, to submit to the Secretary a program plan and strategy to meet the needs of enrolled veterans.…

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