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VA RIN: 2900-AM85 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Education: Incorporation of Miscellaneous Statutory Provisions 
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 Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998, the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003, and the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004. The Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 waived the periodic wage increase requirement for other on-job training programs offered by Federal, State, or local governments. The Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 authorized payment of veteransÂ’ educational assistance benefits for certain self-employment training programs and certain entrepreneurship courses. The Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 also terminated the Education Loan Program. The Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 effected a 10 percent rate increase in the VA monthly educational assistance allowance payable to individuals pursuing an apprenticeship or on-job training program for veterans receiving benefits under the Post-Vietnam Era VeteransÂ’ Educational Assistance Program. It also authorized VA to pay educational assistance benefits to veterans for competency-based apprenticeships. Finally, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 made technical and conforming amendments regarding the definition of a training establishment, in addition to recordkeeping requirements for qualified providers of entrepreneurship courses. 
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 3233(a)    38 USC 3452    38 USC 3672    38 USC 3675    38 USC 3677    38 USC 3684   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  04/00/2009    
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