House Bill 1290 Summary

• Establishes the Indiana Veterans Education Center of Excellence to serve as a clearinghouse for information on educational benefits and programs available to veteran students at state educational institutions.

• Requires each state educational institution to designate a veterans education center providing centralized location for admissions, registration, and financial administration services for veteran students.

• Mandates each state educational institution designate a veterans assistance officer responsible for developing programs addressing veteran student needs including academic guidance, counseling access, mental health support, and job search assistance.

• Requires state educational institutions to provide reasonable accommodations at fitness facilities for veteran students with disabilities and develop training for personnel on post-traumatic stress disorder and veteran benefits.

• Takes effect July 1, 2013.