Clarifies the definition of severe and permanent disability for eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT").

This bill amends the education law to clarify the definition of severe and permanent disability for eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT") scholarships. It specifies that an individual is considered severely and permanently disabled if a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy determines that the person is unable to engage in any occupation for substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment. This change aims to ensure that the criteria for MERIT scholarships are clearly defined and consistently applied.

Clarifies the definition of severe and permanent disability for eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT").

This bill amends the education law to clarify the definition of severe and permanent disability for eligibility for military enhanced recognition, incentive and tribute ("MERIT") scholarships. It specifies that an individual is considered severely and permanently disabled if a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy determines that the person is unable to engage in any occupation for substantial gainful activity due to a physical or mental impairment. This change aims to ensure that the criteria for MERIT scholarships are clearly defined and consistently applied.