H.R. 1527: Reforming Education for Veterans Act

This bill, known as the Reforming Education for Veterans Act, proposes several changes to improve educational assistance for veterans. Below is a summary of the key points:

1. Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to amend laws related to educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It seeks to enhance the support provided to veterans in their educational endeavors.

2. Education Absence Options

The bill outlines the options available to veterans when they must take a leave of absence or withdraw from their educational programs due to military service. Key changes include:

• A covered veteran may withdraw from their education or take a leave of absence if they receive orders to enter covered service.
• Veterans can also enter into an agreement with their educational institution to complete their coursework after their service, provided they have completed at least half of the course.

3. Compliance Surveys for Educational Institutions

The bill amends how compliance surveys for educational institutions that serve veterans are conducted:

• Institutions with multiple campuses will only need to complete one compliance survey if one official certifying veteran enrollment for all campuses is designated.
• Notification requirements for institutions concerning compliance surveys are adjusted, allowing for up to 15 business days for institutions with certain technical features, and not exceeding 10 business days for others.

4. Notification of Updates

The bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs notify school certifying officials about updates to their handbook within 14 business days of any changes. The school certifying official is defined as the employee responsible for enrolling veterans at educational institutions.

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