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Panel approves SB 60 to close CalVet fee-waiver and California GI Bill loopholes for extended education programs
Summary
SB 60 clarifies that CalVet fee waivers and the California GI Bill apply to eligible extended-education programs at public universities when those programs meet degree requirements. The subcommittee voted 4-0 to pass the bill and refer it to appropriations.
The Senate subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs voted unanimously to pass SB 60 and refer it to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill clarifies legislative intent for the CalVet fee waiver and the California National Guard GI Bill so that eligible spouses, children and qualifying National Guard veterans are not denied benefits when they enroll in extended-education programs that meet undergraduate degree requirements.
"SB 60 is a clarifying bill on the intent of the legislature for the Cal Vet fee waiver program and the California military department…
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