A group of bipartisan lawmakers is pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Justice Department to tackle fraud in veterans’ education. These legislators are focusing on unaccredited trade schools exploiting the GI Bill to benefit financially without delivering quality education.

The call for an ‘enhanced investigation’ into these schools came following a report indicating these programs have misled the federal government out of over $300 million. The senators are emphatically urging President Donald Trump’s administration to delve into the practices of these institutions.

The focus stems from concerns over veteran education funds being misallocated. Unaccredited schools taking advantage of the system hinder veterans trying to gain valuable skills for civilian life.

The Department of Veterans Affairs was mentioned last month in connection with the issue.

This inquiry seeks to ensure that veterans receive the education they deserve while preventing further financial exploitation from those not adhering to accreditation standards.