2016 US Code
Title 38 - Veterans' Benefits
Part V - Boards, Administrations, and Services
Chapter 75 - Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professionals Educational Assistance Program
Sec. 7501 - Establishment of scholarship program; purpose

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Citation 38 U.S.C. § 7501 (2016)
Section Name §7501. Establishment of scholarship program; purpose
Section Text

(a) Establishment.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall establish and carry out a scholarship program to provide financial assistance in accordance with this chapter to individuals who—

(1) are accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a program of study leading to a degree or certificate in visual impairment or orientation and mobility, or a dual degree or certification in both such areas, at an accredited (as determined by the Secretary) educational institution that is in a State; and

(2) enter into an agreement with the Secretary as described in section 7504 of this title.


(b) Purpose.—The purpose of the scholarship program is to increase the supply of qualified blind rehabilitation specialists for the Department and the Nation.

(c) Outreach.—The Secretary shall publicize the scholarship program to educational institutions throughout the United States, with an emphasis on disseminating information to such institutions with high numbers of Hispanic students and to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 111–163, title III, §302(a), May 5, 2010, 124 Stat. 1146.)

Editorial Notes IMPLEMENTATION

Pub. L. 111–163, title III, §302(c), May 5, 2010, 124 Stat. 1149, provided that: "The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall implement chapter 75 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [May 5, 2010]."

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS
PART V - BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 75 - VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY PROFESSIONALS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 7501 - Establishment of scholarship program; purpose
Contains section 7501
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 124 Stat. 1146, 1149
Public Law References Public Law 111-163
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