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Budget Amendments - SB800 (Committee Approved)

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Central Appropriations - Redirect Workforce Education Initiatives

Item 487.50 #1s

Item 487.50 #1s

First Year - FY2023 Second Year - FY2024
Central Appropriations
Central Appropriations FY2023 $0 FY2024 $10,000,000 GF

Language
Page 590, line 30, strike "$22,000,000" and insert "$32,000,000".

Page 590, line 33, strike "$22,000,000" and insert "$32,000,000".

Page 590, line 35, strike "$22,000,000" and insert "32,000,000".

Page 590, line 44, after "area.", insert "The State Council of Higher for Virginia shall coordinate these activities."

Page 590, line 44, after "Upon", insert "majority".

Page 590, after line 53, insert "Workforce Education Initiative Grants        $0         $10,000,000".

Page 592, after line 6, insert "Any unexpended balance in the first year shall not revert to the general fund and shall be reappropriated for its original purpose."

Page 592, after line 6, insert:

"Out of the above appropriation, $10,000,000 the second year from the general fund is designated for initiatives in high demand areas that further align educational and training curricula, incorporate work-based learning, and demonstrate a partnership with high schools, higher education, and private sector partners. Grants shall be administered by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia."



Explanation

(This amendment identifies a coordinating entity for the approval of funds, allows for the carryover of funds designated for Direct Aid, and adds $10.0 million of redirected funds to coordinate and support statewide initiatives aligned with high demand fields.)