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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national tests, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1192| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2017
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans To Enhance Studies Through Accessibility Act of 2017 or the Veterans TEST Accessibility Act This bill permits veterans to get reimbursed under the Post-9/11 educational assistance program for an approved licensing, certification, or national test at a pro-rated amount based on such test's actual cost. (Current law requires that veterans be charged a whole month of entitlement to pay for any such test.) The bill provides that a national test that evaluates prior learning and knowledge and provides an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning shall be eligible for such reimbursement.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1104
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 22, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 15, 2017
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
  • March 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1104
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • May 22, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 15, 2017
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1104: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national tests, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
Higher educationLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national tests, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1192| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2017
Veterans To Enhance Studies Through Accessibility Act of 2017 or the Veterans TEST Accessibility Act This bill permits veterans to get reimbursed under the Post-9/11 educational assistance program for an approved licensing, certification, or national test at a pro-rated amount based on such test's actual cost. (Current law requires that veterans be charged a whole month of entitlement to pay for any such test.) The bill provides that a national test that evaluates prior learning and knowledge and provides an opportunity for course credit at an institution of higher learning shall be eligible for such reimbursement.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1104
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 22, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 15, 2017
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
  • March 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1104
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • May 22, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 15, 2017
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1104: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under Department of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national tests, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher educationLicensing and registrationsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation