S. 5138 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5138 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2024Mr. Tillis (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Budd, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Peters, and Ms. Stabenow) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the criteria for approval of certain independent study programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2024 or the VETS Opportunity Act of 2024. 2. Treatment of certain independent study programs under educational assistance programs of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Section 3680A(a)(4)(B)(iii) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the matter before subclause (I), by inserting that requires regular and substantive interaction between students and instructors after study; and (2) by amending subclause (II) to read as follows: (II) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002)) that is participating in a student financial assistance program authorized by title IV of that Act; and . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, that begins on or after August 1, 2024.