AB 1509: Veterans: educational assistance.

The bill would create a state accrediting agency for veterans education within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This agency, known as the California State Accrediting Agency for Veterans Education, would be responsible for implementing federal and state requirements for organizations seeking authorization to offer education awards under federal law. The Department of Veterans Affairs would have signatory authority for the agency, and the agency would be authorized to adopt and amend regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The agency's primary goal would be to provide educational assistance to veterans and their dependents and survivors.