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The Tuition Waivers Bill
Tuition waivers for veterans' families are getting expanded in Tennessee
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to higher education.
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This bill would help families of disabled veterans by waiving college fees, so they can afford education.
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This is a good step to support families who have sacrificed for our country. Now is the time to show support for this bill.
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The facts
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- The bill extends tuition waivers to families of veterans with disabilities.
- It matches benefits already given to families of veterans who died or are missing.
- This helps make college more affordable for these families.
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