HB1198 expands South Dakota's tuition waiver program for dependents and spouses of disabled and deceased veterans by clarifying eligibility requirements and extending benefits to spouses of disabled veterans (not just deceased veterans). The bill allows qualifying dependents aged 15-24 and spouses to attend any state Board of Regents or technical education institution tuition-free for up to four consecutive academic years, as long as the veteran parent or spouse served at least one year and was a South Dakota resident before enlisting.
Committee on Appropriations Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
Military and Veterans Affairs Referred to House Committee on Appropriations Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 3.
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Military and Veterans Affairs Fiscal Note Requested Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 171
First Reading House H.J. 154
Prime sponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-034
Cosponsors
Committee on Appropriations — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Military and Veterans Affairs — Referred to
Military and Veterans Affairs — Fiscal Note Requested