A bill that aims to remove barriers for veterans to remove barriers for veterans seeking a higher education has taken one step closer to becoming law.
The bill, co-written by Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere and Representative James Edming of Glen Flora, has cleared the Assembly in a 96-2 vote.
Jacque says this bill is “another recruiting tool that gives Wisconsin a veteran-friendly reputation and helps the state compete for these trained workers.”
Edming noted that the bill would waive application fees, which may not seem like a big deal, but “for a veteran struggling financially, it could be what keeps them from applying to the school they really want to attend or from applying at all.”
The duo also note that the proposal would apply to the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Technical College System schools for all veterans and service members who apply to any associate or bachelor’s degree program, certificate, or technical diploma.
It now heads to the full Senate before heading to Governor Tony Evers’ desk for final approval.
