State budget extends Virginia higher education displacement commission funding for two years

By: Brandi Kellam

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 6, 2026

Words: 893

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Body Text Preview

Funding approved by Virginia lawmakers in the new state budget paves the way for two more years of work by a commission studying Black communities’ past displacement by Virginia colleges and universities and potential forms of redress.

While final figures have not been determined, the commission — the only of its kind in the state — could receive more than $300,000 over the biennium. That would mark the commission’s largest funding allocation …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us