Gold Star Family Education Parity Act

The "Gold Star Family Education Parity Act" proposes to terminate the authority for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program, codified under Chapter 35 of title 38, United States Code. This termination is scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2029 . A key provision ensures that individuals who become ineligible for Chapter 35 benefits due to this termination will automatically become entitled to educational assistance under Chapter 33 , also known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This transition is designed to provide a seamless continuation of educational support for eligible beneficiaries. The bill specifies that this entitlement to Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits will be treated as if the individual had elected to receive assistance under section 3327 of title 38, with certain restrictions on crediting service waived, but still subject to the limitations of Chapter 33.