Climate Change Education Act
Climate Change: New Education and Job Training Program
The Climate Change Education Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for these committees to begin their work.
Legislative Progress
Climate education bills often face political pushback and struggle to get enough votes to pass both the House and Senate.
Key Points
- This bill would create a new program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to teach people of all ages about climate change. It focuses on how the climate is changing, what the consequences are, and how communities can find solutions.
- Schools and colleges could apply for grants to update their lessons and train teachers. The goal is to make sure students graduate with a clear understanding of how the environment works and how it affects the economy and their future careers.
- The program would also help people prepare for jobs in the green economy. This includes training for new technologies and careers in fields like renewable energy, water management, and construction.
- A large portion of the money would go to communities that are most at risk from environmental changes. This includes low-income areas and tribal communities that often face the biggest challenges from extreme weather or pollution.
- The bill asks for $50 million every year from 2027 through 2032 to pay for these grants and programs. This money would support local projects like installing environmental sensors at schools or creating community gardens.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Climate Change Education Act
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