S. 514 · 113th Congress
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or an area that leads to employment in a high-demand occupation, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sherrod Brown
- Introduced
- 2013-03-11
- Latest action
- 2013-06-12 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay an additional appropriate amount to each individual entitled to post 9/11 educational assistance who is pursuing a program of education with a STEM focus (science, technology, engineering, and math) or an area leading to employment in a high-demand occupation. Makes such amount in addition to any other educational assistance to which the individual is entitled.