Connecticut House Bill HB06356

Connecticut 2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/20/23
• Refer: 1/20/23

Caption

An Act Concerning Unused Veteran Tuition Waivers.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will modify existing statutes regarding veteran educational benefits, specifically those granting tuition waivers. The impact will largely be felt in higher education institutions as more children of veterans will become eligible for financial assistance that was previously untapped. These educational benefits could relieve some financial burdens for families, thereby increasing access to college education for veterans' children and promoting their academic success.

Summary

House Bill 06356 aims to amend sections related to unused veteran tuition waivers in order to expand the benefit eligibility to the children of veterans. Specifically, the bill allows a child of a veteran to utilize any tuition waivers for which their parent was eligible but did not use. This change is intended to provide additional educational opportunities for veterans' children and to enhance support for military families in pursuing higher education.

Contention

While the bill is largely beneficial to veterans' families, some discussions may arise regarding the potential financial implications for educational institutions that receive an increased number of waiver applications. There may be concerns about the adequacy of state funding to support the increased demand for tuition waivers. Nevertheless, the overarching sentiment appears to favor the expansion of educational opportunities for those who have served in the military and their families, suggesting minimal opposition.