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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