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VA RIN: 2900-AM83 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Education: Incorporation of Miscellaneous Statutory Provisions to the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve Program 
Abstract: This document amends regulations governing aspects of educational assistance programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These amendments reflect provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995, the VeteranÂ’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996, the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 renumbered the sections pertaining to the Montgomery GI Bill--Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) in title 10 U.S.C. The VeteransÂ’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 allowed reservists to receive full-time educational assistance for pursuit of cooperative training under MGIB-SR. The Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 authorized payment of educational assistance for certain self-employment training programs and certain entrepreneurship courses for Selected Reservists. The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 made technical and conforming amendments regarding the definition of a training establishment. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 allowed Selected Reservists to use benefits received under the MGIB-SR for payments for licensing or certification tests. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 3002(2)    38 USC 3452    38 USC 3672    38 USC 3677    38 USC 3687    38 USC 3689    10 USC 16131    10 USC 16136   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  03/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.Regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Brandye R. Terrell
Management and Program Analyst (225C)
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-9822
Email: brandye.terrell@va.gov