Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus Celebrates Passage of SB 6012 Funding Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP)

From the VA Senate Democratic Caucus:

Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus Celebrates Passage of SB 6012

RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Virginia Senate passed SB 6012, introduced by Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee Chair L. Louise Lucas,  which allocates $90 million in surplus revenues to support the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). This legislation will significantly enhance financial aid waivers and stipends for the families of our veterans. Both measures received full bi-partisan support with a unanimous vote. The Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus has released the following statement:

“We’ve secured a crucial win for our veterans, guaranteeing their families the educational support they’ve rightfully earned. This marks a significant leap forward, but let’s be clear—our mission is far from over. The next step in the process is to await the JLARC workgroup study recommendation in September. We’re steadfast in our pursuit of enduring solutions to keep the VMSDEP program strong. Our pledge is unwavering: we will tirelessly advocate for policies that uplift our veterans and their families.”