HB947
Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; created and established.
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Feb. 18, 2026
House: Left in Committee Appropriations
Chief Patron:
Alex Askew (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program; established.
Establishes the Virginia Youth Empowerment and Mentoring Grant Fund and Program, to be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, for the purpose of awarding grants to community-based organizations for the purpose of placing mentors with high-risk youth in an effort to transition such youth into careers in certified ... (More) high-wage trades. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103523D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
- 01/27/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB947)
- 02/10/2026 - House: Placed on Appropriations Agenda
- 02/11/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
- 02/18/2026 - House: Left in Committee Appropriations
