VA HB1153

Renames the "Community Builders Pilot Program" to the "Community Builders Program" by removing the pilot designation and repealing the program's sunset provisions from 2024 legislation

Designates Roanoke City Public Schools as the statewide demonstration model site to host representatives from other school divisions, provide training, and share materials for program replication

Program serves students in Roanoke City and Petersburg City Public Schools with after-school and summer sessions for up to 100 students per session, targeting eighth graders through application or teacher referral

Program focuses on reducing youth gun violence through workforce development, postsecondary education exploration, social-emotional education, and family engagement opportunities

Requires annual reports by November 1 to the Governor and legislative committees on participation data, student progress metrics, and gun violence incidents involving participants