Bill Summary for H 767 (2021-2022)
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May 3 2021
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AN ACT TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM TO CHILDREN OF VETERANS WITHOUT REQUIRING PRIOR ATTENDANCE IN A NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL AND TO WAIVE INCOME ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR VETERANS WITH A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT.Intro. by Graham.
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Expands the eligibility criteria for opportunity scholarships set forth in GS 115C-562.1(3) to include a child whose parent or legal guardian served on active duty, other than for training, in the US Armed Forces for a period of 180 days or more, unless released earlier because of service-connected disability, and who was discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions. Also includes a child meeting this same description whose parent or legal guardian has, or had at the time of his or her death, a service-connected disability of 100% as rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Makes technical conforming changes. Applies beginning with applications submitted for scholarship grants for the 2022-23 school year.