This bill amends existing laws to enhance educational benefits for the children and spouses of certain veterans in Louisiana. It defines "qualified veteran" and establishes eligibility criteria for educational benefits, allowing children aged sixteen to twenty-five and spouses or surviving spouses of qualified veterans to attend public postsecondary institutions without incurring tuition or other fees. The bill specifies that these benefits are available to those whose veteran parent or spouse meets certain service-related conditions, including being killed in action, missing in action, or rated as disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a veteran benefits and services poster by the Louisiana Workforce Commission in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This poster will provide essential information about available services for veterans, including mental health resources, crisis line contacts, and educational assistance. Employers with more than fifty full-time employees are required to display this poster prominently in the workplace. The bill also includes provisions to prevent the duplication of benefits for students who have already received assistance under other related laws.

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