However, to maintain the effectiveness of this vital program, we need to make sure the financial support it provides keeps up with inflation and a changing economy. Currently, the financial support for books, supplies and equipment provided under the post 911 GI bill stands at $1,000 per year. 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. (00:48–00:58)
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Asserts that the current stipend for educational materials under the post 911 GI bill is $1,000 annually.
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