HB5484: Green Ribbon Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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 engaged schools, applicants, and nominees, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Green Ribbon Act of 2023 aims to expand the Green Ribbon Schools Program, a Department of Education initiative that recognizes schools for environmental sustainability and health practices. The bill would increase funding and support to help more states participate in the program. It would enable more schools to apply and compete for Green Ribbon designation, which identifies schools excelling in areas like energy efficiency and healthy learning environments. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in Congress.
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HB5484: Green Ribbon Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Jahana Hayes
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (21)
Raul Grijalva
Rashida Tlaib
Eleanor Norton
Bennie Thompson
Henry Johnson