This amount, unchanged over a decade, no longer reflects the rising costs of educational materials and living expenses. My bill, the Veterans Education Assistance Adjustment act, would increase the maximum stipend for books and supplies to $1,400 per year. Additionally, it introduces a cost of living adjustment each year, ensuring that the financial support keeps pace with inflation. and the ever increasing costs that our veterans and their families face today. Books and other educational supplies can be a barrier for many students. 2008 was the last time an adjustment was made. (01:16–01:25)
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Asserts that the bill includes an annual cost of living adjustment for the stipend.
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