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AL HB554
Bill
Status
5/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kerry Rich
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AI Summary
HB554 Summary
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Amends Section 31-6-2 of the Alabama Code to modernize definitions of armed forces by adding the Space Force and clarifying terminology for spouses and widows/widowers.
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Adds Section 31-6-2.1 establishing educational benefits for children of disabled or deceased veterans who attend comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities at state four-year colleges or universities.
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Provides that eligible children in these specialized programs receive the same benefits as children in undergraduate courses of study, regardless of whether the program awards a degree, certificate, or non-degree credential.
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Became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, with House passage on April 15, 2021 and Senate passage on April 29, 2021.
Legislative Description
Colleges, state four-year, veterans, children of deceased and disabled veterans, comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for children of disabled veterans with intellectual disabilities, tuition reimbursement provided for, Sec. 31-6-2.1 added; Secs. 31-6-2 am'd.
Colleges and Universities
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 2:25 p.m. on May 4, 2021.
5/4/2021