SB349 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Holtzclaw

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Phillip W. WilliamsGerald O. DialBryan Taylor

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Veterans' Affairs, State Department of, college scholarships for dependants of veterans, benefits available only during certain periods of service, exception for education program commenced by certain date, Sec. 31-6-11 am'd.

Summary

SB349 would broaden Alabama's college scholarship benefits for veterans' dependents to cover dependents of any veteran based on any service, beyond wartime or conflict-period limitations.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 31-6-11 to extend eligibility for postsecondary education benefits to dependents of any veteran based on any service. Dependents must still meet proof requirements, including Alabama residency and proof of the veteran's honorable discharge or minimum service. For dependents of disabled or deceased veterans, additional residency proofs apply (1 year Alabama residency, or 5 years bona fide residency, or death timing) and proof of relationship. The act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's signature.

Who It Affects

• Wives, widows, or children of any Alabama veteran would become eligible for the scholarship benefits if they meet the other requirements.
• Veterans who served outside designated conflict periods (peacetime) and their families in Alabama would gain expanded eligibility for dependents, subject to residency proofs and service verification.

Key Provisions

• Extends educational scholarship eligibility to dependents of any veteran based on any service of the veteran.
• Requires proof of the veteran's Alabama residency (at least 1 year) and honorable discharge or minimum service period for the veteran to qualify dependents.
• For dependents of disabled or deceased veterans, adds residency proof options (1 year Alabama residency, or bona fide residency for at least five years) and proof of relationship to the veteran.
• Effective date: immediate after the governor signs the act.

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Subjects

Veterans' Affairs, State Department of