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Support for School and Community Gardens: Education and Health

This new act allows schools and local communities to use federal funds for creating and maintaining gardens. The goal is to promote healthy lifestyles and nutritional education among students. The Department of Education will collect information on best practices to help others implement similar projects.
Key points
Schools can now use federal grants to establish and maintain school and community gardens.
The act promotes healthy lifestyles, nutritional education, and physical activity among children.
The Department of Education will collect and publish best practices for developing and maintaining such gardens to support local initiatives.
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Print number: 117_HR_9038
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Thriving Community Gardens Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9038.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools can now use federal grants to establish and maintain school and community gardens.
  • The act promotes healthy lifestyles, nutritional education, and physical activity among children.
  • The Department of Education will collect and publish best practices for developing and maintaining such gardens to support local initiatives.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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