end the following new section: 3319A. Authority to transfer unused education benefits to family members by seriously injured veterans (a) In general Subject to the provisions of this section, the Secretary may permit an individual described in subsection (b) who is entitled to educational assistance under this chapter to elect to transfer to one or more of the dependents specified in subsection (c) a portion of such individual's entitlement to such assistance, subject to the limitation under subsection (d). (b) Eligible individuals An individual referred to in subsection (a) is any individual who is described in paragraph (2) of section 1720G(a) of this title and who is participating in the program established under paragraph (1) of such section. (c) Eligible dependents An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer the individual's entitlement as follows: (1) To the individual's spouse. (2) To one or more of the individual's children. (3) To a combination of the individuals referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2). (d) Limitation on months of transfer (1) The total number of months of entitlement transferred by a individual under this section may not exceed 36 months. (2) The Secretary may prescribe regulations that would limit the months of entitlement that may be transferred under this section to no less than 18 months. (e) Designation of transferee An individual transferring an entitlement to educational assistance under this section shall— (1) designate the dependent or dependents to whom such entitlement is being transferred