Summary
Makes it easier for new locations of truck driving schools to get approved for veteran education benefits if they use the same training as an approved school.
What problem does this solve?
New branches of truck driving schools often faced long delays to get approved for veteran benefits, even if they were part of a trusted company. This law speeds up the approval process for new school locations that are properly licensed and use the same curriculum as an already-approved campus.
Who does this affect?
- Veterans using education benefits
- Commercial driver education schools
- The Department of Veterans Affairs
What does this law do?
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Creates an exemption for new driving school locations
Allows a new branch of a commercial driver education school to be exempt from certain approval rules if it is licensed and uses the same curriculum as an already approved location.
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Requires schools to submit annual reports
To qualify for the exemption, the school must send a report to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs each year showing that the new location's curriculum is the same as the approved one.
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Gives the government power to deny exemptions
Allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny the faster approval process for any school or branch if they believe it is not appropriate.
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Allows consultation with the Department of Transportation
Permits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with the Secretary of Transportation to check on a school's performance, including its status in the official Training Provider Registry.
What is the real world impact?
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Helps veterans start new careers faster
Streamlines the approval process for new driving school locations, which helps veterans use their education benefits to get jobs in the trucking industry without unnecessary delays.
When does this start?
This law outlines several steps that must happen before it fully takes effect.
Establishment of new requirements
Within 180 days of the law being passed, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must create the new reporting requirements for schools.
New rules apply to schools
The new exemption rules will start to apply to commercial driver education programs 180 days after the Secretary establishes the new requirements.