A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and for other purposes.
Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2006 - Permits accelerated payments of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to an individual enrolled in an approved program of education that either: (1) leads to employment in a high technology occupation in a high technology industry; or (2) lasts less than two years and leads to employment in a sector of the economy that is projected to experience a substantial increase in the number of jobs, positively affect the growth of another sector of the economy, or consists of existing or emerging businesses that are being transformed by technology and innovation and require new skills for workers.
Includes as an authorized program for purposes of such assistance a program of education pursued at a tribally controlled college or university as defined under the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-715.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2204-2205)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2205)
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-715.
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