Alabama SB224 revises the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program to lower disability requirements and establish a pilot program for additional.

Alabama SB224 amends the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program to reduce the minimum disability rating required for participation. It also establishes a pilot program to admit additional dependents of certain disabled veterans into the scholarship program. The bill modifies eligibility criteria for dependents of veterans, including those with a disability rating of at least 10% but less than 30% as of July 31, 2017. The pilot program will provide benefits to up to 100 dependents annually, prioritizing those with the highest disability ratings.

Alabama SB224 revises the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program to lower disability requirements and establish a pilot program for additional.

Alabama SB224 amends the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program to reduce the minimum disability rating required for participation. It also establishes a pilot program to admit additional dependents of certain disabled veterans into the scholarship program. The bill modifies eligibility criteria for dependents of veterans, including those with a disability rating of at least 10% but less than 30% as of July 31, 2017. The pilot program will provide benefits to up to 100 dependents annually, prioritizing those with the highest disability ratings.