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To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a program of educational assistance for members of the Armed Forces who serve in the Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes. 6/13/2007--Introduced. Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007 - Amends federal veterans' benefits provisions to entitle to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill certain individuals who serve on active duty in the Armed Forces (including the reserves) on or after September 11, 2001. Requires such individuals to complete the requirements of a secondary school diploma (or its equivalent) before applying for such assistance. Establishes the duration of such assistance (in most cases 36 months) and assistance amounts. Requires programs of education pursued with such assistance to be approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Allows for the pursuit of an approved program of education while on active duty. Allows, under such assistance, for the pursuit [...] show full description
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- 06/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 06/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 06/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1287)
- 06/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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