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2024 Special Session I

Budget Bill - HB6001 (Enrolled)

Department of Military Affairs

Item 462

Item 462

First Year - FY2025Second Year - FY2026
At Risk Youth Residential Program (18700)$6,458,333$6,458,333
Virginia Commonwealth Challenge Program (18701)FY2025 $5,969,333FY2026 $5,969,333
Virginia Commonwealth STARBASE Youth Education Program (18702)FY2025 $489,000FY2026 $489,000
Fund Sources:  
GeneralFY2025 $1,872,070FY2026 $1,872,070
Federal TrustFY2025 $4,586,263FY2026 $4,586,263

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 $489,000 the first year and up to $489,000 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.