An act relating to the Armed Services Scholarships
This bill expands eligibility for Vermont's Armed Services Scholarships to include members of the U.S. Space Force. By amending state law, it adds the Space Force to the list of military branches that qualify for scholarship benefits. The change ensures that children of Space Force members can receive the same educational funding as those from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2024, and applies to all existing scholarship provisions without altering other eligibility requirements.
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introduced
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Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Laura Sibilia
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Lisa Hango
RRepublican
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Matt Birong
DDemocratic
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