INFORMATION TO ASSIST VETERANS RECEIVING EDUCATION BENEFITS.

SEC. 421. INFORMATION TO ASSIST VETERANS RECEIVING EDUCATION BENEFITS. (a) In General.—For the purpose of assisting individuals receiving education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall prepare, and update periodically, a document containing a detailed description of the benefits, limitations, procedures, requirements, and other important aspects of the education programs administered by the Department. (b) Distribution.—The Secretary shall, beginning in fiscal year 1990 but not before July 1, 1990, distribute copies of such document— (1) to each individual applying for benefits under an education program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and to each such individual at least annually in the years thereafter in which the individual receives such benefits; (2) to education and training institution officials on at least an annual basis; and (3) upon request, to other individuals significantly affected by education programs administered by the Secretary, including military education personnel. (c) Funding.—The Secretary shall use funds appropriated to the readjustment benefits account of the Department to carry out this section.