Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2013
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 19, 2013)
Veteran Excellence Through Education Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make grants, during FY2014-FY2019, to minority-serving institutions for establishing verified delivery systems to address social and academic problems facing enrolled veterans.
Includes among authorized grant activities: (1) educational services, including courses in English as a second language, financial literacy workshops and courses, and health and wellness programs; (2) increased access to workforce services; (3) support services such as housing, transportation, and child care; and (4) establishing a veteran support team.
Requires an institution, in order to receive such a grant, to submit to the Secretary a program plan and strategy to meet the needs of enrolled veterans.
What just happenedApr 2, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 19, 2013
- Apr 2, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Mar 19, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Mar 19, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1641)
- Mar 19, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 19, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House