II 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1634 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2011 Mr. Tester introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the approval and disapproval of programs of education for purposes of educational benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

1.

Modification of authorities relating to approval of programs of education for purposes of education benefits administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs

(a)

Repeal of constructive approval of certain courses

Section 3672(b)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1)by striking clauses (i) and (iv); and (2)by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively. (b)

Approval of accredited courses

Section 3675 of such title is amended— (1)in subsection (a)(1), by striking The Secretary or a State approving agency may approve accredited programs (including non-degree accredited programs) offered by proprietary for-profit educational institutions and inserting A State approving agency may approve the courses offered by an educational institution; and (2)in subsection (b), by striking the Secretary or both places it appears. (c)

Disapproval of courses

Section 3679(a) of such title is amended by striking the Secretary or both places it appears.