Tag: Veterans
Managing COVID-19 Update: Legislative Fix Protects GI Bill Benefits
Matt Johnson, Shannon Noonan and Caitlyn Shelby
On March 21, President Trump signed into law S.3503, aimed at protecting student veterans benefits as more and more transition to online programs.
Managing COVID-19 Disruption: GI Bill Benefits at Risk as Schools Transition Online
Marjorie Arrington, Matt Johnson, Shannon Noonan and Caitlyn Shelby
Students and veterans who rely on the Post-9/11 GI Bill’s education assistance could see those benefits reduced or paused without legislative action.
California VA Agency Extends Comment Period
Kate Lee Carey and Caitlyn Shelby
The CSAAVE has extended the comment period on the proposed rulemaking until March 16.
California Jumps in With Sweeping Regulatory, Statutory Proposals Affecting VA Benefits, Other Issues
Kate Lee Carey and Caitlyn Shelby
California has introduced a legislative package of seven new bills that would substantially impact institutions operating in California under the approval of or through registration with the BPPE. This is the first in a series of blog posts on these bills.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill Is One Step Closer to a Major Overhaul
Lisa Bureau, Matt Johnson and Joseph Mensah
The President has signed the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 – the “Forever GI Bill” into law – which amends the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 and enhance education benefits provided to eligible military veterans.