S. 3503 (112th): A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of work-study allowances by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on August 2, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Senate Veterans' Affairs

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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
3 pages

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8/2/2012--Introduced.
Revises the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a work-study allowance for certain activities of individuals receiving educational assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to direct the Secretary to utilize the services of at least one such individual at each educational institution that has an office established to provide assistance to veterans enrolled in an approved program of education at the institution.
Includes as a qualifying work-study activity:
(1) any activity of a local government veterans agency related to providing assistance in obtaining benefits under the VA or the laws of that state; and
(2) any federal, state, or local government entity, as the Secretary considers appropriate.

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United States Code

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  • Title 38: VETERANS’ BENEFITS
  • Part III: READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS
  • Chapter 34: VETERANS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
  • Subchapter IV: PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS; VETERAN-STUDENT SERVICES
  • Section 3485: Work-study allowance