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School and Community Gardens: New Funding for Student Health.

This act allows schools and local communities to use existing federal funds for creating and maintaining gardens. The goal is to promote healthy lifestyles, nutritional education, and physical activity among children and youth. Additionally, the Department of Education will collect information and publish best practices for these gardens to support their effective operation.
Key points
Schools can now use federal grants to establish and maintain school or community gardens.
These gardens aim to support healthy lifestyles, nutritional education, and physical activity for students.
The Department of Education will collect data and share best practices for developing and maintaining these gardens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5255
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]
Process start date: 2025-09-10
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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 119_HR_5255.

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 2025-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools can now use federal grants to establish and maintain school or community gardens.
  • These gardens aim to support healthy lifestyles, nutritional education, and physical activity for students.
  • The Department of Education will collect data and share best practices for developing and maintaining these gardens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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