2900-AQ99 202310 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Bar to Approval

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations that govern VA’s Administration of Educational Assistance programs.  This rulemaking implements the mandates of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 by requiring the State Approving Agency (SAA), or the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (when acting as the SAA), to disapprove, for purposes of VA educational assistance programs, programs of education that do not permit individuals using benefits under either chapter 31 or 33, of title 38, United States Code, to attend or participate in courses while awaiting payment from the VA.

]]> Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Final Rule Stage No No 38 CFR 21.4259A 38 U.S.C. 3679(e) No NPRM 02/27/2023 88 FR 12293 NPRM Comment Period End 04/28/2023 Final Action 04/00/2024 No No None No No www.regulations.gov No No Cheryl Amitay Education Service 2900 Department of Veterans Affairs VA 202 461-9800 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington DC 20420