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HB 1613

Va. Military Survivors & Dependents Ed. Program; annual report on eligibility & usage required.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Feggans

Requires Virginia to annually report eligibility, enrollment, and usage data for its Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program to increase program transparency.

Incorporated by Education (HB1694-Askew) (Voice Vote)
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Bill Summary · HB 1613

Legislative bill overview

HB 1613 requires the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program to submit annual reports detailing program eligibility criteria, enrollment numbers, and usage patterns. The bill has been incorporated into HB 1694, meaning its provisions will be included in that broader measure rather than passing as standalone legislation.

Why is this important

The Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program provides educational benefits to families of deceased or disabled military service members. Mandatory reporting creates transparency about who is accessing these benefits, helps identify gaps in awareness or access, and provides data for policymakers to assess program effectiveness and adequacy of funding for this vulnerable population.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Annual reporting requirements add compliance costs to the program, potentially requiring dedicated staff resources that could otherwise support beneficiaries
  • Data privacy concerns: Collecting and publicly reporting detailed usage data raises questions about how personal information regarding military families is protected and disclosed
  • Program adequacy questions: Reporting may expose that current benefits are insufficient, creating implicit pressure to increase funding without explicit legislative authorization

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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