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SB 219

Va. Nat'l Guard State Tuition Assistance Program; provisions relating to eligibility for grants.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Glen Sturtevant

SB 219 modifies National Guard tuition assistance program eligibility requirements in Virginia, affecting military personnel's access to state educational grants.

Left in Finance and Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 219

Legislative bill overview

SB 219 modifies eligibility requirements for Virginia's National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program, which provides financial aid to Guard members pursuing higher education. The bill adjusts provisions governing who qualifies for grants under this existing assistance program.

Why is this important

The National Guard tuition assistance program is a key recruitment and retention tool for military personnel, affecting both service member career development and Virginia's military workforce capacity. Changes to eligibility standards directly impact which Guard members can access educational benefits and the program's total cost to the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of eligibility changes: The bill's specific eligibility modifications are not detailed in available summaries, making it unclear whether changes expand or restrict access to benefits
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: The Department of Planning and Budget impact statement suggests cost implications, but the direction and magnitude remain unclear from public records
  • Implementation timeline: The bill's continued postponement (10-5 vote in Finance) suggests committee concerns about adequacy of fiscal analysis or policy details before passage

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

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