Establishes annual grant program to recognize public institutions of higher education that offer comprehensive array of veteran programs and services.
"Assistance to Firefighters' Families Act"; doubles State survivor pension amounts for beneficiaries of certain deceased volunteer emergency service providers; requires municipal life insurance and burial expenses for volunteer firefighters; permits fire code inspection surcharge.
Expands eligibility for veterans civil service preference; creates additional preference benefits.
Authorizes grants to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes for homeless veterans.