HB327 Alabama 2010 Session

Currently, to be eligible for veterans' educational benefits, the veteran must have been a permanent resident of Alabama for at least one year prior to entrance into service. The wife or child of a permanently and totally disabled veteran who was a resident for at least one year prior to entering the service or immediately prior to his or her death may also be eligible for education benefits.

This bill would allow a veteran who has been a resident for five years prior to application for benefits to be eligible to receive the benefits.

This bill would allow the spouse of or child of any veteran who has been a resident for five years prior to application for benefits to be eligible to receive benefits or if the veteran was a resident immediately prior to his or her death.

To amend Section 31-6-11, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to veterans' educational benefits, to allow a veteran who has been a resident for five years prior to application for benefits to be eligible to receive the benefits; and to allow the spouse or child of a disabled veteran who has been a resident for five years prior to application for benefits to be eligible to receive the benefits.