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MN HF3213

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Zachary Dorholt

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Modifies the cost of attendance calculation for the Minnesota GI Bill program by removing the detailed list of specific federal military and veterans educational benefits that must be subtracted.

  • Changes the requirement to subtract "any federal military or veterans educational benefits paid to the institution" rather than enumerating specific programs like the Montgomery GI Bill, GI Bill Kicker, and federal tuition assistance.

  • Maintains existing exceptions for veterans disability payments from the U.S. Veterans Administration and payments made under the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP).

  • Preserves benefit caps: $1,000 per semester for full-time students, $3,000 per fiscal year, and $10,000 lifetime maximum; part-time students capped at $500 per semester.

  • Takes effect for awards issued in the 2014-2015 academic year and thereafter.

Legislative Description

Minnesota GI bill program attendance calculation cost modified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance and Veterans Affairs3/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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