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DE HB230
Bill
Status
7/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Earl Jaques
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for state high school diplomas from World War II veterans only to veterans who served during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War
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Eligible veterans must have left a Delaware school (not just high school) prior to graduation to serve in the U.S. armed forces and received an honorable discharge
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Veterans who did not receive a Delaware high school diploma or received a G.E.D. as a consequence of their military service qualify for the diploma
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Defines covered service periods as: World War II (December 7, 1941 through December 11, 1946, plus occupation service up to September 8, 1951); Korean War (June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955); Vietnam (May 1, 1961 through April 30, 1975)
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Diplomas may be awarded posthumously, with the Department of Education and Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs jointly establishing rules for identifying eligible veterans
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To State High School Diplomas For Veterans Who Served During Identified Period Of War Or Conflict.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/21/2017