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Environmental Education for Children: More Outdoor Learning

This act aims to increase environmental awareness among children and youth by integrating environmental education into school curricula. This means more outdoor activities, hands-on experiences, and the development of skills needed to understand and care for the environment, potentially leading to healthier lifestyles and improved academic performance.
Key points
Financial support for schools and organizations to develop environmental education programs, including field trips.
Teachers will receive training to better teach about the environment and utilize school grounds as learning spaces.
New educational programs will be created, combining nature studies with other subjects like science and social studies.
High-need schools and those with a large number of low-income students will receive priority for environmental education funding.
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Print number: 117_S_4041
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Child Left Inside Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4041.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for schools and organizations to develop environmental education programs, including field trips.
  • Teachers will receive training to better teach about the environment and utilize school grounds as learning spaces.
  • New educational programs will be created, combining nature studies with other subjects like science and social studies.
  • High-need schools and those with a large number of low-income students will receive priority for environmental education funding.
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 Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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