SF1930 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Continued education benefits provision to surviving spouses
Related bill: HF2410
AI Generated Summary
This bill aims to expand educational benefits for the spouses of deceased veterans in Minnesota. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 197.75 and 197.791, to allow surviving spouses of veterans who died due to military service to continue receiving educational assistance even if they remarry.
Key provisions of the bill include: - Definition Updates: It defines "eligible spouse" to include surviving spouses regardless of remarriage. - Eligibility Expansion: It clarifies that surviving spouses can continue to receive educational assistance provided they meet other existing criteria. - Documentation & Appeals: The bill outlines procedures for verifying eligibility, submitting documentation, and appealing denied benefits.
Overall, the bill aims to ensure that surviving spouses of deceased veterans do not lose access to education benefits upon remarriage.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development |
Citations
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"Clarifies the definition of 'eligible spouse' to include those who remarry."
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"summary": "This bill amends section 197.75, subdivision 1, to provide continued education benefits to surviving spouses who remarry.",
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"citation": "197.75"
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"Provides specific eligibility criteria for surviving spouses and children based on receiving federal education benefits."
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"summary": "This bill modifies eligibility criteria for educational assistance under section 197.791, subdivision 4.",
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"Refines veteran eligibility to include specific military service conditions."
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"summary": "Referenced for termination of a person’s eligibility for educational assistance.",
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"summary": "Referenced in relation to compliance with child support payment requirements.",
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"citation": "136A.121"
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