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2017 Session

Budget Bill - HB1500 (Introduced)

Department of Military Affairs

Item 418

Item 418

First Year - FY2017Second Year - FY2018
At Risk Youth Residential Program (18700)$5,285,836$5,135,836
Virginia Commonwealth Challenge Program (18701)FY2017 $5,285,836FY2018 $5,135,836
Fund Sources:  
GeneralFY2017 $1,742,103FY2018 $1,592,103
Dedicated Special RevenueFY2017 $50,000FY2018 $50,000
Federal TrustFY2017 $3,493,733FY2018 $3,493,733

Authority: Discretionary Inclusion.


A. The Department of Military Affairs is hereby authorized to designate building space at the State Military Reservation as an in-kind match for the receipt of federal funds under the Commonwealth Challenge program, equivalent to a value of $253,040 each year.


B. Out of this appropriation, up to $350,000 the first year and up to $350,000 the second year in nongeneral funds is provided to establish a STARBASE youth education program to improve math and science skills to prepare students for careers in engineering and other science-related fields of study.