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This bill establishes a voluntary Washington State Green Schools Program designed to promote resource conservation practices in public schools while providing students with educational and leadership opportunities. The program, which will be administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and funded through revenues from the Climate Commitment Act, aims to support environmental and climate resilience initiatives. Key components include opportunities for waste reduction, energy and water conservation, urban forestry education, and environmental preservation. Schools can collaborate with the Department of Natural Resources on greening projects and career-connected learning. To incentivize participation, the bill creates a stipend program that provides up to $600 per school annually to support school-based advisors who help students learn about and implement conservation practices, with priority given to schools where more than 50% of students are eligible for free and reduced-price meals. The program is intended to complement existing conservation programs, support climate curriculum aligned with state learning standards, and provide additional opportunities for schools that may not currently have access to such resources. Eligible participants include traditional public schools, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1134&Year=2025&Initiative=false