Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the School Board of the City of Virginia Beach $10,326,429 under the Impact Aid Program, Title VII, Section 7003 on October 1, 2025.

The award provides financial assistance to offset the reduced local tax base resulting from Federal property and military installations within the school district's jurisdiction. Section 7003 eligibility is triggered by the presence of at least three percent or 400 federally connected children in average daily attendance living on Federal property, including Indian lands, or with a parent working on Federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services. Virginia Beach, which serves a significant military-connected student population, receives Impact Aid to replace lost local revenue that would otherwise fund education of these children.

The grant period runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2031, with performance at Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Payments are made annually to the district and computed on a statutory formula basis; payments are prorated if appropriations prove insufficient. The district must retain records supporting its payment amount for three years after the last payment for each fiscal year. The program office conducts mail-in or on-site reviews to verify application data and collect additional required information.