Modify Richmond Promise college scholarship program and expand to charter schools
In Plain English
Richmond Promise provides college scholarships to local high school graduates. The city currently administers this program through an agreement with Chevron. If approved, charter school and private school students become eligible for scholarships alongside public school students. The changes also let the city manager adjust other program requirements.
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Votes
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted with broad support to expand Richmond Promise college scholarships to include charter school and private school graduates, not just public school students. The program, funded through an agreement with Chevron, provides scholarships to local high school graduates. The changes also give the city manager more flexibility to adjust other program requirements. Council member Pimplé was the sole dissenter in the 6-1 vote.
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