SB390 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Jul 26, 2021

Senate Bill

In Second Chamber

Current Status

Regular Session 2010

Session

Sponsor

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur Orr Senator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Veterans, educational benefits, proof of eligibility, disabled veterans, residency, Veterans' Affairs Department to develop criteria for awarding contingent on funding, Sec. 31-6-11 am'd. (2010-20522)
Description: 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.
Subjects: Veterans