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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

Senate Bill 1159

Senate Author:  Van de Putte

Effective:  6-14-13

House Sponsor:  Patrick


            Senate Bill 1159 amends the Education Code to enact Andrew's Law to provide for readmission to graduate and professional programs of military personnel who were admitted to the programs but did not enroll in or finish the programs because of military deployment.  The bill also requires the Legislative Budget Board to conduct a study of state and federal higher education benefits for veterans and other military personnel and their dependents and to include data on the use of the benefits in certain specified categories.