HB56
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; tuition and fee waivers, eligibility.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Assigned HED sub: Higher Education
Chief Patron:
Michael Feggans (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; tuition and fee waivers; eligibility.
Expands eligibility for a waiver of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education pursuant to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program to the spouse or a child between the ages of 16 and 29 (i) of a military service member who, while serving as an active ... (More) duty member in the Armed Forces of the United States, Reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States, or Virginia National Guard, died in the line of duty, including from a training accident, a service-connected illness, or toxic exposure or as a result of a mental health condition such as post-traumatic stress disorder or suicide, or (ii) of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, Reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States, or Virginia National Guard and who died as a result of a service-connected condition, including a service-connected illness, an injury, toxic exposure, or suicide. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/30/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103057D
- 12/30/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Education
- 01/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB56)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Assigned HED sub: Higher Education
