The bill amends Section 30-3-40.3 of the General Laws concerning educational benefits for National Guard members. It establishes that National Guard members in good standing are eligible for tuition assistance benefits, which they may allocate to their dependents. Dependents are defined as immediate family members enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). The bill does not specify a limit on the number of courses covered per semester or a cap on total funding for the educational account.

To qualify for these tuition assistance benefits, both the National Guard member and their dependents must maintain good standing. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
757: 30-3-40.3