This bill extends the Every Kid Outdoors program, which provides free passes for fourth-grade students and their families to visit federal lands and waters managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and other agencies. Currently set to expire in 2026, the legislation pushes the program's end date to September 30, 2031, giving it five additional years of operation. The bill also allows the agencies administering the program more flexibility in determining when the 12-month pass periods begin, rather than being locked into a September-to-August calendar. The program affects millions of fourth-grade students across the country by removing financial barriers to outdoor recreation and access to public lands.
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