SB870

In Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility and for recoupment of grant payments; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for limitations and for recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments.

Introduced·6/18/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB870 amends the Educational Assistance Program and Military Family Education Program for Pennsylvania National Guard members and their.

Pennsylvania SB870 amends the definitions, eligibility criteria, and recoupment of grant payments for the Educational Assistance Program and Military Family Education Program. It specifies that family members of deceased or discharged members may retain eligibility under certain conditions, such as medical discharges incurred in the line of duty. The bill also allows for forgiveness of recoupment under specific circumstances and mandates the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to issue a policy statement on the implementation of these changes.

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Current
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness