This amendment provides $610,548 from the general fund in the second year, related to items including addressing the common core math requirement, and operations and maintenance of the new Corps Physical Training Facilities Phase I and Phase II. Virginia Military Institute needs to develop a new, two-course math sequence that will include technology-driven mathematical topics and basic computational skills and will be most helpful to non-STEM majors in preparation for success in life. This initiative is integral to continued accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.