H.R. 1251 · 113th Congress
Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2013
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Gloria Negrete McLeod
- Introduced
- 2013-03-19
- Latest action
- 2013-04-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Summary
Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make grants, during FY2014-FY2019, to minority-serving institutions for establishing verified delivery systems to address 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.