GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make a one-time $500 payment for the purchase of a computer for an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and is pursuing a program of education solely or partially through distance learning on more than a half-time basis. An individual must submit an application to the VA to be eligible for the computer payment.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Armed Forces and National Security
Computers and information technologyEducational technology and distance educationHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act
USA117th CongressHR-5945| House
| Updated: 11/29/2021
GI Bill Distance Learning Improvement Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make a one-time $500 payment for the purchase of a computer for an individual who is entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and is pursuing a program of education solely or partially through distance learning on more than a half-time basis. An individual must submit an application to the VA to be eligible for the computer payment.
Computers and information technologyEducational technology and distance educationHigher educationStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation