Bill No.: SF0068 Drafter:
IDS
LSO No.: 12LSO-0261 Effective Date: March 15, 2012
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0045
Chapter No.: CH0092
Prime Sponsor: Senator
Landen
Catch Title: Time limits for veteran and dependent
tuition and fees.
Subject: Removes time limits for the
receipt of certain educational benefits for veterans.
Summary/Major Elements:
- This bill removes a 10-year
time limit for overseas combat veterans and their spouses and dependents
to take advantage of free tuition and fees at the University of Wyoming or
any community college.
- An overseas combat veteran
means a person, other than a Vietnam veteran, who was a resident of
Wyoming for at least one (1) year prior to entering into active service,
who is an honorably discharged veteran who served in the military service
of the United States, and who was awarded the armed forces expeditionary
medal or other authorized service or campaign medal indicating service to
the United States in any armed conflict in a foreign country.