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A01298Introduced in the Assembly

Expands the veterans tuition awards program to include all persons who were honorably discharged and were residents of the state before and after serving in the armed forces of the United States; provides veterans an award equal to the in-state tuition paid at a state university for each semester the veteran is engaged in undergraduate, graduate or vocational study.

IntroducedAssembly Higher Education

Introduced by Matthew Slater, District 94

What does this bill do?

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Expands the veterans tuition awards program to include all persons who were honorably discharged and were residents of the state before and after serving in the armed forces of the United States; provides veterans an award equal to the in-state tuition paid at a state university for each semester the veteran is engaged in undergraduate, graduate or vocational study.

Where it stands

referred to higher education

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to higher education

  2. referred to higher education

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