1. Restoration of entitlement to educational assistance and other relief for veterans affected by school closure or disapproval (a) School closure or disapproval (1) Restoration of entitlement Chapter 36 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 3699. Effects of closure or disapproval of educational institution (a) Closure or disapproval Any payment of educational assistance described in subsection (b) shall not— (1) be charged against any entitlement to educational assistance of the individual concerned; or (2) be counted against the aggregate period for which section 3695 of this title limits the receipt of educational assistance by such individual. (b) Educational assistance described Subject to subsection (c), the payment of educational assistance described in this paragraph is the payment of such assistance to an individual for pursuit of a course or program of education at an educational institution under chapter 30, 32, 33, or 35 of this title, or chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10, if the Secretary determines that the individual— (1) was unable to complete such course or program as a result of— (A) the closure of the educational institution; or (B) the disapproval of the course or a course that is a necessary part of that program under this chapter by reason of— (i) a provision of law enacted after the date on which the individual enrolls at such institution affecting the approval or disapproval of courses under this chapter; or (ii) after the date on which the individual enrolls at such institution, the Secretary prescribing or modifying regulations or policies of the Department affecting such approval or disapproval