Bill > HB1038

This bill establishes the Virginia Student Environmental Literacy Plan Grant Fund and Program, which will be managed by the Office of Environmental Education in collaboration with the Department of Education and other relevant parties. The purpose of this initiative is to provide grants on a competitive basis to school divisions that need financial assistance to create their own local plans for environmental literacy. These local plans are intended to align with the state's educational standards, emphasizing environmental knowledge as a crucial aspect of citizenship for effective participation in society, and to equip students with the skills to understand and address significant environmental issues facing Virginia and the nation. The Fund itself is a special, non-reverting account in the state treasury, meaning any unspent money and interest earned will remain in the Fund for future use, rather than returning to the general state budget.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1038