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IN HB1134

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rochelle VanDenburgh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Indiana state educational institutions to establish a "Combat to College Program" to support veteran students, effective July 1, 2013

  • Mandates centralized services for veteran students including admissions, registration, financial administration, and reasonable accommodations at fitness facilities for disabled veterans

  • Requires development of specialized programs for veteran students including academic/career counseling, PTSD and disability counseling services, and job search assistance during enrollment and for at least two years after graduation

  • Each institution must designate a program coordinator responsible for training staff on veteran issues, coordinating with state and federal veterans affairs departments, and developing internships and employment programs for veterans

  • Establishes hiring preference policies for veteran students seeking campus employment and requires institutions to grant postsecondary credit for military training recommended by the American Council of Education

Legislative Description

Combat to College Program.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Education

1/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Education1/10/2013

Full Bill Text

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