S. 1402 · 106th Congress · enacted
Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000
Became Public Law No: 106-419.
Latest official action 2000-11-01 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Veterans and Dependents Millennium Education Act - Increases as of October 1, 2002, the rates of veterans' basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill. (Sec. 3) Authorizes Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) participants to enroll in the Montgomery GI Bill program if they: (1) have participated in the VEAP since at least October 9, 1996; (2) have served continuously on active duty since such date and through at least April 1, 2000; (3) have completed certain educational requirements; and (4) are discharged or released from active duty with an honorable discharge. Provides a one- year enrollment period. Requires monthly pay reductions to cover program costs. Prohibits the payment of such educational assistance allowance until the Secretary of the military department concerned collects the applicable amount through pay reductions or collections from individuals. Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify qualified individuals of the opportunity for such enrollment. (Sec. 4) Increases the rates of veterans' survivors and dependents educational assistance, as well as assistance for correspondence courses, special restorative training, and apprenticeship training. Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to annually increase such amounts by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index. (Sec. 5) Revises the effective date for the award of survivors…
Congressional Research Service · 2000-05-23
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