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This bill appropriates funds from the State General Fund to support various educational and community programs over two fiscal years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027). The primary focus is on creating and maintaining school garden programs in public schools, with $200,000 allocated each fiscal year to nonprofit organizations. These organizations must develop comprehensive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) garden programs specifically tailored to Nevada's desert environment. The garden programs must involve experiential learning, include community assistance from educators, farmers, and chefs, and allow students to operate farmer's markets and learn cooking skills using garden-grown produce. The bill also requires the creation of garden teams, professional development for teachers, and mandates that implementing organizations have at least two years of experience. Additionally, the bill provides separate appropriations to other organizations: $250,000 to the Mob Museum for expansion planning, $100,000 to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, and $250,000 to Raise the Future. Each appropriation comes with specific guidelines about unused funds being returned to the State General Fund by specified dates. The act will become effective on July 1, 2025, and requires detailed financial reporting and potential auditing of the allocated funds.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11995/Overview