This bill extends educational benefits to dependent parents of service members who either died from a service-connected disability or have a total and permanent service-connected disability. Currently, the survivors' and dependents' educational assistance program covers spouses and children of eligible veterans, but this legislation adds dependent parents to that list. The bill makes conforming changes to federal veterans law to ensure dependent parents can access the same educational assistance benefits, including eligibility periods and correspondence course options, as other family members. The legislation was introduced on August 27, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is detailed in the bill text.