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H.R. 5157

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive certain requirements relating to the approval of programs of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to waive certain institutional continuity requirements that would block the Secretary's approval of a veteran's enrollment in a program of education offered by a proprietary school that does not lead to a standard college degree, provided: (1) the school has been operating the program of education in another location for at least two years, and (2) that program of education is approved under the veterans' educational benefits program.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1](D-NV)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJul 17, 2014
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House