Green Ribbon Act of 2026

Key Points

• The bill expands a program that rewards schools for being green. To win an award, schools must teach students about the environment, reduce their carbon footprint, and make sure the building is healthy for kids and staff.
• Winning schools, museums, and libraries would receive a $10,000 prize. The bill also provides grants between $250,000 and $1 million to state agencies to help more schools join the program and improve their buildings.
• A big focus is on helping schools that do not have much money. States that get grant money must spend at least 40 percent of it on under-resourced schools to make sure every student has access to a healthy and modern learning environment.
• The plan creates a new Office of School Infrastructure and Sustainability. This office would have three full-time employees who help schools across the country figure out how to fix their buildings, save energy, and handle natural disasters.
• For the first time, the program would include nonformal places like libraries, zoos, and museums. These places could also win awards for teaching visitors about nature and making their own buildings more environmentally friendly.

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