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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program; grants. Requires at least $50,000 of discretionary annual spending of Virginia National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program grant funds to be used for recruitment. Under current law, discretionary spending on recruitment from grant funds is capped at $50,000 per fiscal year.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Virginia National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program by requiring that at least $50,000 of the program's grant funds be used annually for recruitment efforts, a change from the previous law which capped recruitment spending from these funds at $50,000 per fiscal year. The Virginia National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program, or VNGSTAP, provides grants to eligible members of the Virginia National Guard to cover the difference between the full cost of tuition and any other educational benefits they receive, helping them pursue higher education while serving. The Adjutant General, who oversees the program, and the Department of Military Affairs (the Department) will now be mandated to allocate a minimum of $50,000 from these grant funds for recruiting new members into the Guard.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB601 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB601) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1095015.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB601/text/SB601 |
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