We focus on these four main priorities to ensure meaningful and impactful improvements in the lives of veterans and their families, addressing critical needs with the most significant potential for positive change.

Priority 1: Tuition Remission for Children of Disabled Veterans

 

Objective: Ensure all eligible children of disabled veterans receive full tuition and fee exemptions.

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Key Actions:

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• Remove language regarding the 2011 changes to ensure all eligible children receive 100% tuition and fee exemption.

• Include the United States Space Force in the eligible categories.

• Modify the residency requirement from five (5) years to one (1) year prior to applying for the exemption.

• Eliminate the requirement for service during a war or equally hazardous duty recognized by a service or campaign medal.

 

Priority 2: NGAI Indiana National Guard Member Death Benefit Insurance

 

Objective: Provide financial support to the families of National Guard members.

Key Actions:

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• Introduce a state-sponsored $10,000 death benefit for National Guard members.

 

Priority 3: Electronic Pull Tabs for Veteran Service Organizations

 

Objective: Increase revenue for Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) to sustain their com munity in volvement.

Key Actions:

 

• Authorize VSOs to utilize electronic pull tabs, which operate similarly to con ventional pull tabs. This initiative will help preserve many VSO posts and ensure their continued active participation in their communities.

 

Priority 4: Regulation of Claim Sharks

 

Objective: Protect veterans from exploitative practices by claim sharks.

Key Actions:

 

• Prohibit claim sharks from operating in Indiana unless they adhere to VA rules and procedures. This regulation aims to prevent claim sharks from charging exorbitant fees to veterans seeking benefits.