Bill Overview
Title: Quality Education for Veterans Act of 2022
Description: This bill adjusts notice requirements relating to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education surveys and provides that the VA must require the use of a uniform application for educational institutions or training establishments seeking the approval of a course of education under VA laws.
Sponsors: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]
Target Audience
Population: Veterans seeking educational benefits
Estimated Size: 17000000
- The bill pertains to adjustments in the Department of Veterans Affairs education programs.
- It concerns the approval process of educational courses and training establishments for veterans.
- The legislation directly involves veterans seeking educational benefits under VA laws.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for veteran benefits, suggesting outreach to veterans utilizing education-based programs.
Reasoning
- A significant percentage of veterans utilize educational benefits, with the focus being on their self-reported wellbeing before and after implementing the policy.
- The policy primarily impacts veterans who are either currently pursuing educational programs or are planning to, highlighting those in transitional phases of their career post-military service.
- The policy budget constraints imply limited overall reach but potential high impact for veterans utilizing educational programs.
- Need to include a diverse range of ages, military experiences, and educational pursuits among the veteran population.
- While focusing on veterans, consider the impact on associated educational institutions as indirect beneficiaries of the policy.
Simulated Interviews
Student (Austin, Texas)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The Quality Education for Veterans Act might make it easier for me to choose classes knowing they're approved by the VA.
- Uniform application could streamline my paperwork and reduce stress.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Teaching assistant (San Diego, California)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I believe this act can help eliminate some of the confusion I face when enrolling in courses.
- Simplifying and standardizing the application process will be beneficial.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Mechanic (Phoenix, Arizona)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As someone considering more education, knowing approved courses upfront is very encouraging.
- This policy could help in making informed decisions about vocational courses.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Nurse (Atlanta, Georgia)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The directive could enhance the manner in which my school interacts with the VA, potentially reducing processing delays.
- I see it as a gateway to simplifying veteran education benefits.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Business owner (Chicago, Illinois)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm not directly impacted immediately, but the changes might push me to finally enroll in a course.
- Uniform course approval can stimulate confidence in choosing educational programs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Software Developer (Orlando, Florida)
Age: 27 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The act clarifies education options, which is great because I rely heavily on VA education support.
- Approving courses through one application process seems efficient.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Retired (New York City, New York)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I value education and any assistance in the process is welcome.
- Though not directly needing credits, being part of the approved systems feels secure.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Artist (Denver, Colorado)
Age: 35 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Knowing the courses are VA-approved gives me peace of mind in pursuing them.
- A streamlined application process is good especially for online courses.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Chef (Seattle, Washington)
Age: 41 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The Quality Education for Veterans Act simplifies understanding of what classes are worth the investment.
- Approvals become faster, hopefully, which is useful when juggling work and studies.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
College Student (Boston, Massachusetts)
Age: 22 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy makes managing my degree path less cumbersome in terms of VA paperwork.
- Glad the approval process aims for transparency; it's helpful for dependents like me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $6000000 (Low: $5000000, High: $8000000)
Year 2: $4000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $6000000)
Year 3: $4000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $6000000)
Year 5: $4000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $6000000)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The policy is primarily administrative and aims to standardize the process for educational institutions seeking VA course approval.
- Implementation costs will mostly arise from IT upgrades and administrative changes required to process new application types.
- Considerations should be made for any resistance from educational institutions or additional VA workload due to changes in application processing.
- Estimations are sensitive to the efficiency gains expected from the uniform application process.