Expands the veterans tuition awards program to allow transfer of unused benefits to a spouse, survivor, or child.

The bill amends the education law to expand the veterans tuition awards program. It allows a qualified veteran to transfer their unused tuition award benefits to an eligible immediate family member, including a spouse, child, or survivor. The transfer is limited to one hundred per year and must be designated on a form prescribed by the president. The child must be under twenty-six years of age and cannot commence the use of the transferred award unless the veteran has served at least ten years in the armed forces. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Expands the veterans tuition awards program to allow transfer of unused benefits to a spouse, survivor, or child.

The bill amends the education law to expand the veterans tuition awards program. It allows a qualified veteran to transfer their unused tuition award benefits to an eligible immediate family member, including a spouse, child, or survivor. The transfer is limited to one hundred per year and must be designated on a form prescribed by the president. The child must be under twenty-six years of age and cannot commence the use of the transferred award unless the veteran has served at least ten years in the armed forces. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.