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The Virginia Senate failed to reach a consensus on how to repeal changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP), sparking political blame and frustration. Senate Democrats had a solution ready for a vote, which included a partial repeal while maintaining academic progress requirements, but Republicans objected, insisting on a full repeal without additional conditions.

The changes to the program in May made it harder for families of disabled military veterans to access tuition waivers for college. Republicans argued that the proposed bill was not a satisfactory solution and pushed for a complete repeal without additional requirements. The bill hit a snag on the Senate floor when Republicans decided against waiving Senate rules to allow its passage.

Governor Glenn Youngkin commented that the changes to the program were “tucked into the budget,” sparking a debate over how the issue originated. However, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Delegate Luke Torian clarified that the Governor and his staff should have been aware of the content of the budget.

The failure to reach a consensus has left veterans’ families fuming and the situation unresolved. The issue highlights the political gridlock between Senate Democrats and Republicans in Virginia, with differing opinions on how to address the changes to the VMSDEP. The future of the program and its impact on military families remains uncertain as the political blame game continues.

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