Va. Military Survivors & Dependents Ed. Program & related programs; modifications, surplus revenues.

This bill allocates state funds to support higher education programs in Virginia, specifically focusing on scholarships and tuition assistance for military survivors, dependents, and other eligible students. It designates specific amounts from the general fund to cover the Tuition Assistance Grant Program, which provides financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students at non-profit independent institutions, as well as funding for specialized initiatives like space and earth science scholarships. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for optometry students, offering grants that require recipients to practice in Virginia for at least two years after graduation. The bill also repeals certain modifications to existing waiver programs and establishes a new item in the state budget to track these appropriations for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026.