Direct Aid to Public Education (197)
| Request Title | Support attainment of industry recognized credentials through Diploma Plus grants |
| Biennium | 2024-2026 |
| Budget Round | Initial Bill |
| Category | Other spending or initiatives |
| Region | None |
Description
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Establishes the Diploma Plus program, which provides grants of up to $2,000 per student to support attainment of high-demand industry-recognized credentials. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) will select fields eligible for the grant based on the Virginia Office of Education Economics' (VOEE) biennially-updated Top Jobs List as approved by the Virginia Board of Workforce Development. Funds may be used for costs associated with VDOE approved programs including tuition, fees, materials, transportation, or other associated costs for completing high-demand industry recognized credential pathway training courses and credential examinations. |
Funding Summary
| Object Type | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | |
| General Fund Dollars | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 | |
| Nongeneral Fund Dollars | $0 | $0 | |
| General Fund Positions | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Nongeneral Positions | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| General Fund Transfers | $0 | $0 | |
| General Fund Revenue | $0 | $0 | |
| Layoffs | $0 | $0 | |
| Additions to Balance | $0 | $0 |
Funding Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
| 178 | State Education Assistance Programs | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 | |
| By Fund | Fund Code | Fund Title | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
| 01000 | General Fund | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
Authorized Position Details
| By Program | Program Code | Program Title | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
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