1. Eligibility of a dependent parent for survivors' and dependents' educational assistance
Eligibility— Section 3501(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
Conforming amendments—
Cessation of eligibility— Section 3511(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended, in paragraphs (1), (2), and (4), by striking “parent or spouse” each place it appears and inserting “parent, spouse, or child”.
Periods of eligibility— Section 3512(b)(1)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
by striking “subparagraph (B) or (D) of section 3501(a)(1) of this title” and inserting “subparagraph (B), (D), or (F) of section 3501(a)(1) of this title”; and
by striking “or 3501(a)(1)(E) of this title” and inserting “3501(a)(1)(E), or 3501(a)(1)(F) of this title”.
Correspondence courses— Section 3534(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
by striking “eligible spouse or surviving spouse” and inserting “eligible spouse, surviving spouse, or eligible dependent parent”;
by striking “such spouse’s entitlement” and inserting “such spouse’s or dependent parent’s entitlement”; and
by striking “paid to the spouse” and inserting “paid to the spouse or dependent parent”.