Improving job training and counseling for veterans
Sponsored by Derrick Van Orden
What the bill does
This bill makes several changes to veterans' education and job training programs. It removes a rule that only certain VA employees could provide on-campus counseling. It also lets the VA approve flight training for disabled veterans even if it's not for a college degree. The bill requires the VA to set up a dedicated phone line and website contact info for these services, and it speeds up decisions on program extensions.
The stakes
Veterans with service-connected disabilities rely on these programs to get job training and education. The changes could make it easier for them to access counseling, pursue flight training, and get faster responses on extension requests.
How the chamber split
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What each side says
- Removing the restriction on who can provide on-campus counseling will make it easier for veterans to get help when and where they need it.bill
- Allowing flight training as part of vocational rehabilitation gives disabled veterans more career options, such as becoming a pilot.bill
- Setting up a dedicated phone line and requiring regional offices to list contact info will help veterans find and use these services more easily.bill
- Requiring the VA to decide on extension requests within 30 days will reduce delays for veterans waiting for approval.bill
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