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CT SB00386

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows local and regional boards of education to award honorary diplomas to Vietnam Era veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in the armed forces
  • Expands existing diploma provision that previously covered only World War II and Korean hostilities veterans to now include Vietnam Era veterans
  • Applies to veterans who did not receive a high school diploma as a consequence of their military service
  • Defines Vietnam Era veterans according to section 27-103 of the general statutes
  • Becomes effective upon passage

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Honorary Diplomas For Vietnam Veterans.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Education3/7/2013
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/23/2013

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