HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO VIETNAM VETERANS
House Bill 6287
Sponsor: Rep. Laura Toy
Committee: Veterans Affairs
Complete to 10-3-02
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6287 AS INTRODUCED 9-17-02
Public Act 181 of 2001 permitted school district boards to award high school diplomas to World War II veterans who met certain conditions. The bill would add that school boards would be permitted to award high school diplomas to Vietnam Veterans who meet the following conditions:
· The veteran is at least 65 years of age, if living, or had attained 65 years of age, if deceased.
· Prior to graduation from a high school, he or she enlisted in or was drafted into the armed services of the U.S. during the Vietnam War between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975.
· At the time he or she was drafted or enlisted, the veteran was enrolled in a high school district to which the application is made.
· The veteran served under honorable conditions during the Vietnam War.
MCL 35.341
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.