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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.
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