Virginia House and Senate leaders agree to fix for military tuition program
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Democratic leaders in the Virginia House and Senate have agreed on a fix for the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.
VMSDEP benefits the families of military service members and first responders who were killed or disabled in the line of duty. Changes to the program sparked an outcry from families that depend on the tuition waivers.
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Tuesday afternoon, Del. Luke Torian (D-Prince William Co.) and Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) said they have agreed on a full repeal of the controversial changes.
The legislation they will propose also includes an additional $90 million from the FY2024 surplus to offset costs of the program.
Both the House and Senate now plan to reconvene on July 18th to consider the legislation.
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