VAProposed Rule

State Approving Agency Jurisdiction Rule (2900-AQ89)

EducationLabor & Workplace

Summary

This Veterans Affairs rule proposes to clarify which state agencies have the authority to approve educational and training programs for veterans using their GI Bill benefits. The change aims to make the approval process clearer and more consistent across different states.

Key Points

  • 1Defines the specific powers and responsibilities of State Approving Agencies (SAAs) that oversee veteran education programs
  • 2Affects veterans using GI Bill benefits to attend colleges, vocational schools, and other training programs across the country
  • 3Impacts educational institutions that enroll veteran students by clarifying which state agency they must work with for program approval
  • 4Public comment period runs until November 4, 2025, allowing veterans, schools, and states to provide feedback before the rule is finalized
  • 5Once approved, the rule will help ensure veterans can more easily understand where to go for help with education benefits in their state

Impact Assessment

If you are a veteran using GI Bill benefits, this means the approval process for your educational programs will be clearer and more consistent regardless of which state you attend school in.

Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

Minimal

Who is Affected
StudentsState Governments

Key Dates

Published

September 3, 2025

Comment Deadline

November 4, 2025

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Regulatory Connections

Amends CFR Sections
38 CFR Part 21

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