Absorption of Discharged Soldiers Law (Amendment – Full Tuition Funding for Combat Soldiers) Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill amends Section 7A(1)(c) of the Discharged Soldiers Absorption Law of 1994, so that instead of partial funding of tuition (three-quarters or a smaller amount), there will be full state participation in annual tuition at institutions of higher education. The benefit is conditional on meeting qualifying conditions set in the law. The amendment is intended to help discharged soldiers cope with the costs of studies and to strengthen their economic security during the transition to civilian life.