Confirming State Land Grants for Education Act

Bill 115 hr 2582, also known as the Confirming State Land Grants for Education Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to confirm the validity of certain land grants made by the federal government to states for the purpose of supporting education.

The bill specifically focuses on land grants that were made to states under the Morrill Act of 1862 and the Morrill Act of 1890. These land grants were intended to help establish and support colleges and universities that focused on agricultural and mechanical arts education. The Confirming State Land Grants for Education Act seeks to ensure that these land grants are recognized and upheld, allowing the states to continue using the land for educational purposes.

The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of any remaining federal lands to the states for the same purpose. This transfer would help to further support education and research in the fields of agriculture and mechanical arts. Overall, the Confirming State Land Grants for Education Act aims to reaffirm the federal government's commitment to supporting education through land grants and to ensure that these grants continue to benefit colleges and universities across the country.