1. (a) A dependent of a prisoner of war or person missing in action, upon the person's acceptance for enrollment in a state educational institution, may obtain a bachelor's degree or certificate of completion without tuition or charge as long as the dependent is eligible.

2. (b) A dependent is entitled to the benefits of this chapter notwithstanding any circumstance, including the return or the reported death of the dependent's parent or guardian who had been declared a prisoner of war or a person missing in action.

   [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-16.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.149; P.L.42-2020, SEC.10.