Virginia Lawmakers Agree to Repeal Military Tuition Restrictions
House and Senate leaders finalize a deal to lift limits on the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Program, ensuring financial support for military families.
- The agreement includes a full repeal of recent restrictions on the tuition program for military families.
- An additional $45 million per year will be allocated to cover the program's costs.
- The Senate dropped demands for a one-year reinstatement of the limits and academic performance requirements.
- The Joint Legislative and Audit Review Commission will review the program and provide recommendations by September 1.
- Governor Youngkin and legislators had previously clashed over the issue, with accusations of political maneuvering.