The budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 includes language that restricts eligibility for the benefits under the Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program, which provides higher education benefits for families of military veterans either killed or almost completely disabled while on active duty. Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas confirmed that leaders of both chambers agreed to return on June 28 to address the issue in the budget. . . . . . #veteran #veteranfamily #explorepage #military #education #virginianews