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Education & Human Services Standing Committee (Nov 13, 2025): RPS updates, gun violence prevention briefing, juvenile services plan forwarded

RichmondNov 13, 20253 min read

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Committee received updates from Richmond Public Schools and the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services; heard a presentation on gun violence prevention; forwarded RES. 2025-R041 (Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act) to City Council with a recommendation to approve; approved prior meeting minutes.

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Education and Human Services Standing Committee

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Forwarded RES. 2025-R041 (City of Richmond Plan of Services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act) to the December 8, 2025 City Council meeting with recommendation to approve (Ayes 3, Noes 0).
Approved the Education & Human Services Standing Committee minutes of October 9, 2025 as presented.
Requested Richmond Public Schools Superintendent to provide an update on the facilities master plan in early 2026; Superintendent stated the plan will take about one year and will provide updates as it progresses.
Directed follow-up on human services contracts: DCAO reported contact with Home Again and the Salvation Army; Chair requested the Salvation Army inclement weather shelter contract be discussed at the December committee meeting.
Requested additional information and follow-ups from Interim Director of the Department of Justice Services: provide the number of youth in both foster care and juvenile systems, and explore implementing a gun violence prevention dashboard and consideration of adult-focused programs.

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