Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program; permissible use of scholarship funds.

This legislation expands the allowable uses of funds for the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program. Previously, financial aid provided through this program was restricted to covering costs specifically tied to tuition, books, and mandatory fees for eligible students. The new changes authorize recipients to use these scholarship funds for additional educational expenses, such as technology, transportation, and living costs. By broadening how these funds can be applied, the Commonwealth aims to reduce financial barriers for descendants of individuals who were denied an education during Virginia’s 'Massive Resistance' era. This update ensures that scholarship recipients have more comprehensive support to pursue their academic goals, ultimately increasing access to higher education and workforce training for affected families across Virginia.