Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Newport News Public Schools $1,341,628 under the Impact Aid Program, Title VII, Section 7003 on October 1, 2025.

The award funds financial assistance to the school district to replace revenue lost due to the presence of federally connected children in the district's enrollment. Newport News Public Schools serves approximately 29,400 students in Newport News, Virginia, including a substantial population of military-connected students and English learners; the Section 7003 formula makes payments based on the enrollment of children who live on federal property or have a parent working on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services.

The obligation runs through September 30, 2031. Place of performance is Newport News, VA 23606.

The Impact Aid program (CFDA 84.041) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies where the tax base is reduced through federal acquisition of real property or where the presence of federally connected children places financial burden on the district, since such property and active-duty families are exempt from or do not contribute to local property tax revenue that funds education. Payments are computed annually on a statutory formula basis and are prorated if appropriations prove insufficient.