Green Ribbon Act of 2026
To strengthen and expand the Green Ribbon Schools Program at the Department of Education by boosting the capacity of participating States to expand the number of schools, applicants, and nominees engaged around environmental, environmental literacy, and environmental health goals, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the Green Ribbon Act of 2026, aims to enhance the Green Ribbon Schools Program within the Department of Education. The program recognizes schools that are successfully integrating environmental education and practices into their curriculum and operations. The bill seeks to increase the number of participating states, schools, applicants, and nominees involved in achieving environmental and health goals.
The bill would affect schools across the country, particularly those already engaged in environmental education. By expanding the program, it hopes to encourage more schools to adopt sustainable practices and include environmental literacy in their teaching. This could lead to improved environmental health and awareness among students.
Introduced on June 25, 2026, the bill is currently in its first step of the legislative process, having been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. This committee will review the bill, hold hearings if necessary, and decide on the next steps for its consideration.
