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2009 SESSION
094168484Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ 2.2-3310 and 22.1-17.4 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 2.2-3310. Vietnam War Memorial Dedication and Veterans' Recognition Week.
A. The first full week of November of
each year shall be designated as Vietnam War Memorial Dedication Week and
Veterans' Recognition Week in the Commonwealth, to honor in perpetuity the men
and women who have served their country as members of the armed forces during
the Vietnam ConflictWar.
B. In accordance with the Board of Education's guidelines as authorized by § 22.1-17.4, any veteran of the Vietnam War may apply for a Commonwealth of Virginia Vietnam War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing with the Virginia Board of Education a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1959 and 1975, he served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
2. He enlisted in or was drafted into the United States Armed Forces while still enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state or territory of the United States or any school located on or associated with a United States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilian life.
C. Upon receiving a statement in compliance with this section and § 22.1-17.4 that has been filed in accordance with its guidelines, the Board of Education shall award the veteran described in subsection B a Commonwealth of Virginia Vietnam War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma. Such diploma shall also be delivered during Virginia Vietnam War Memorial Dedication and Veterans' Recognition Week in the Commonwealth.
§ 22.1-17.4. Certain honorary diplomas to be issued under specific circumstances.
A. Any veteran of World War II may apply to the Board of Education for a Commonwealth of Virginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing, in compliance with Board guidelines, a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1939 and 1945, he served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
2. He was drafted or did enlist in the United States Armed Forces while still enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state or territory of the United States or any school located on or associated with a United States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilian life.
B. Any veteran of the Korean War may apply to the Board of Education for a Commonwealth of Virginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing, in compliance with Board guidelines, a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1950 and 1953, he served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
2. He enlisted in or was drafted into the United States Armed Forces while still enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state or territory of the United States or any school located on or associated with a United States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilian life.
C. Any veteran of the Vietnam War may apply to the Board of Education for a Commonwealth of Virginia Vietnam War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma by filing, in compliance with Board guidelines, a statement declaring that:
1. During the years between 1959 and 1975, he served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
2. He enlisted in or was drafted into the United States Armed Forces while still enrolled as a secondary school student in any school in any state or territory of the United States or any school located on or associated with a United States military base or embassy; and
3. He was unable to resume his secondary education upon returning to civilian life.
CD. The Board of
Education shall establish guidelines setting forth the timelines and procedures
for applying for such diplomas. Upon the filing of the required statement in
accordance with its guidelines, the Board of Education shall award the veteran
either a Commonwealth of Virginia World War II Veteran Honorary High School
Diploma, or a Commonwealth of
Virginia Korean War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma, or a Commonwealth
of Virginia Vietnam War Veteran Honorary High School Diploma. Such diplomas shall
be delivered to eligible veterans during the first full week in September that
has been designated, in accordance with § 2.2-3309.1, as the Virginia World War
II Veterans Appreciation Week, or during the first full week in November that has
been designated, in accordance with § 2.2-3309.1, as the Virginia Korean War
Veterans Appreciation Week, or during the first full week in November that
has been designated, in accordance with § 2.2-3310, as Vietnam War Memorial
Dedication Week and Veterans' Recognition Week in the Commonwealth.