H.R.5902 - Federal Government - To enhance environmental justice education in middle and high schools that serve disadvantaged students.
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Latest Update: Monday, May, 12th 2008 To enhance environmental justice education in middle and high schools that serve disadvantaged students. 4/24/2008--Introduced.
Getting Youth Re-invested in Environmental Education Now Act, or the GREEN Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to states and local educational agencies for the development of environmental justice curricula and co-op programs for middle and high school students at schools: (1) receiving school improvement funds under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; and (2) located in urban communities that may be disproportionately affected by climate change, pollution, and other environmental issues. Requires co-op programs to: (1) link students with career opportunities in the environmental field; (2) allow students to earn course or service learning credits during the summer through experiential learning; and (3) provide students with mentors to assist them in building the skills necessary for workforce success. Latest Actions
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