Hire Student Veterans Act

The Hire Student Veterans Act would amend the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) by adding a new category for veterans who are attending an educational institution with educational assistance provided under specific VA or DoD programs. Specifically, it adds a new eligibility clause for veterans receiving education aid through chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, or 34 of Title 38, or chapters 1606 or 1607 of Title 10. In addition, the bill modifies the minimum employment period requirement so that this new category is exempt from the standard hours-based minimum, with the changes applying to individuals who begin work after enactment. The overall aim is to encourage employers to hire student veterans who are in education programs funded by the VA or DoD, helping veterans transition from education to employment while expanding the pool of eligible workers for employers.