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Committee backs HB 2,324 to align veterans' tuition waiver timing; voice vote passes
Summary
House Bill 2,324, expanding an eight‑year window for children of certain veterans to use tuition waivers when a veteran's disability determination occurs after a child turns 18, was reported out of committee by voice/roll call (17–0). Supporters described the bill as aligning state practice with federal timing and helping military families.
The House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee voted unanimously to report House Bill 2,324 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation.
Elizabeth Wren, committee staff, explained the bill provides an eight‑year period from a veteran's disability determination for eligible children to use tuition waivers if the determination occurs after the child turns 18. Supporters said the measure aligns state law with federal disability determinations and helps military families navigate a lengthy federal process.
Vice Chair Nance urged members to vote for the bill, noting the measure would "help provide benefits to veterans, to their children if the veteran has received a 100% disability rating from the Department of Defense." Representative Graham, speaking as both a veteran and military parent, urged a yes vote.
The committee approved the bill by voice/roll call; staff announced 17 ayes and no nays, and the committee reported HB 2,324 out with a do‑pass recommendation.
