Section 31-6-1 – Short Title.
Section 31-6-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Alabama G.I. and Dependents’ Educational Benefit Act.” (Acts 1951, No. 47, p. 259, §14.)
Section 31-6-10 – Application for Benefits; Determination and Certification of Eligibility.
Section 31-6-10 Application for benefits; determination and certification of eligibility. All applications for benefits accruing under this chapter must be made to the State Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The State Service Commissioner, or any official of the department designated by him, is hereby charged with the responsibility and duty of determining the eligibility of each […]
Section 31-6-11 – Proof to Be Submitted by Applicants for Benefits.
Section 31-6-11 Proof to be submitted by applicants for benefits. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) Before the application of a spouse, widow, or child of a disabled veteran or a deceased veteran or serviceman for […]
Section 31-6-12 – Department of Veterans’ Affairs to Inform Veterans, etc., of Benefits Under Chapter; Furnishing of Forms, etc.; Forwarding of Certificate of Eligibility, etc., to Educational Institutions.
Section 31-6-12 Department of Veterans’ Affairs to inform veterans, etc., of benefits under chapter; furnishing of forms, etc.; forwarding of certificate of eligibility, etc., to educational institutions. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. The State Department of […]
Section 31-6-13 – Faculties of Universities, Trade Schools, etc., to Be Informed and to Inform Veterans’ Dependents of Benefits Provided.
Section 31-6-13 Faculties of universities, trade schools, etc., to be informed and to inform veterans’ dependents of benefits provided. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. The president or head of each qualifying school must inform the faculty […]
Section 31-6-14 – County and City Teachers to Be Informed and to Inform Veterans’ Dependents of Benefits Provided.
Section 31-6-14 County and city teachers to be informed and to inform veterans’ dependents of benefits provided. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. The county superintendent of education and the city superintendent of schools in each respective […]
Section 31-6-15 – Reimbursement of Educational Institutions Providing Benefits to Veterans and Dependents.
Section 31-6-15 Reimbursement of educational institutions providing benefits to veterans and dependents. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) The benefits provided in this chapter shall be paid from an annual appropriation from the Education Trust Fund […]
Section 31-6-15.1 – Annual Report.
Section 31-6-15.1 Annual report. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. The State Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall report to the Legislature, by January 1st of each year, the number of applicants approved in the previous fiscal year […]
Section 31-6-16 – Entrance Requirements of Educational Institutions Not Affected by Chapter.
Section 31-6-16 Entrance requirements of educational institutions not affected by chapter. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as lowering the standards or requirements, or as to making any exceptions for […]
Section 31-6-17 – Prior Statutes Superseded; Rights Under Prior Statutes Preserved.
Section 31-6-17 Prior statutes superseded; rights under prior statutes preserved. This chapter shall supersede the provisions of Act No. 633, approved September 19, 1949, and Act No. 44, approved October 31, 1950; provided, however, that no substantive rights, privileges, or benefits which have presently accrued or been conferred under the provisions of such acts shall […]
Section 31-6-2 – Definitions.
Section 31-6-2 Definitions. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them by this section: (1) ARMED FORCES. Includes the United States Army, Air Force, […]
Section 31-6-2.1 – Educational Benefits for Children of Disabled and Deceased Veterans, Etc.
Section 31-6-2.1 Educational benefits for children of disabled and deceased veterans, etc. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. For the purposes of this chapter, in addition to any other benefits granted under this chapter, any child of […]
Section 31-6-3 – Designation of Benefits.
Section 31-6-3 Designation of benefits. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. Tuition benefits received pursuant to Sections 31-6-4 through 31-6-6 shall be called “Alabama G.I. Dependents’ Scholarships.” (Acts 1951, No. 47, p. 259, §13; Act 2022-91, §1.)
Section 31-6-4 – Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Prisoners of War.
Section 31-6-4 Educational benefits for children of deceased or disabled veterans or prisoners of war. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) Any child whose father or mother: (1) Was killed or died in line of duty […]
Section 31-6-5 – Educational Benefits for Spouses of Deceased or Totally Disabled Veterans or Prisoners of War.
Section 31-6-5 Educational benefits for spouses of deceased or totally disabled veterans or prisoners of war. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) Any spouse or widow whose spouse, during their marriage: (1) Was killed or died […]
Section 31-6-6 – Educational Benefits for Spouses and Children of Partially Disabled Veterans; Reinstatement of Entitlements.
Section 31-6-6 Educational benefits for spouses and children of partially disabled veterans; reinstatement of entitlements. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) The spouse and children of any veteran who is suffering from 40 to 90 percent […]
Section 31-6-7 – Benefits Limited to Lives of Veterans’ Immediate Children.
Section 31-6-7 Benefits limited to lives of veterans’ immediate children. The benefits under this chapter shall not extend beyond the lives of the immediate children of the veteran concerned. (Acts 1951, No. 47, p. 259, §11-C.)
Section 31-6-8 – Entitlement of Veterans to Educational Benefits for Extension or Correspondence Courses; Benefits Provided Not to Be in Addition to Federal Benefits.
Section 31-6-8 Entitlement of veterans to educational benefits for extension or correspondence courses; benefits provided not to be in addition to federal benefits. THIS SECTION WAS REPEALED IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION BY ACT 2022-91 EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. Every bona fide permanent resident of at least […]
Section 31-6-9 – Benefits for Wives, Widows, and Dependents in Addition to Other Benefits; Interruption of Benefits.
Section 31-6-9 Benefits for wives, widows, and dependents in addition to other benefits; interruption of benefits. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2022-91 IN THE 2022 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) For those dependents who first file for benefits under this chapter prior to July […]