To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · April 11, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Climate Change Education Act would establish a new Climate Change Education Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to increase public understanding of climate science and solutions. The program would distribute grants and cooperative agreements to schools, colleges, nonprofits, and youth organizations to develop climate education curriculum for grades 4-12, train teachers, integrate climate concepts into science and other subjects, and support community-based climate projects that include educational components. The bill emphasizes ensuring that climate education reaches diverse populations, including low-income and communities of color that face disproportionate climate impacts. The legislation authorizes $50 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2030 to fund these efforts, with specific allocation percentages directed toward K-12 education, higher education partnerships, professional development, and youth programs.
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