118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 2822 — Green Ribbon Act of 2023

“A bill to strengthen and expand the Green Ribbon Schools Program at the Department of Education by boosting the capacity of participating States to expand the number of schools, applicants, and nominees engaged around environmental, environmental literacy, and environmental health goals, and for other purposes.”

Education

Introduced Sep 14, 2023

Last action Sep 14, 2023

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Sep 14, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill provides statutory authority for and expands the Department of Education’s (ED’s) Green Ribbon Schools program. (This program was established in 2011 to recognize early learning centers, schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions for excellence in reducing environmental impact, increasing health and wellness, and providing sustainability education.) In conducting the Green Ribbon Schools program, ED must (1) reserve funding for the Department of the Interior to carry out activities with respect to schools operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education; (2) award grants to state educational agencies for the purpose of supporting and engaging eligible entities as green...

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Sep 14, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Sep 14, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.