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Public School Green Rooftop Program

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4270

Bill 118 hr 4270, also known as the Public School Green Rooftop Program, aims to promote sustainability and environmental awareness in public schools across the United States. The bill proposes the implementation of green rooftop gardens on public school buildings as a way to reduce energy costs, improve air quality, and provide hands-on learning opportunities for students.

Under this program, funding would be allocated to public schools to install and maintain green rooftop gardens, which would be used for educational purposes such as teaching students about gardening, sustainability, and environmental science. The bill also includes provisions for training teachers on how to incorporate the green rooftop gardens into their curriculum.

Additionally, the Public School Green Rooftop Program would require schools to track and report on the environmental benefits of their green rooftop gardens, such as energy savings, carbon sequestration, and improvements in air quality. This data would be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and make any necessary adjustments for future implementation. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 4270 is to create a more sustainable and environmentally conscious educational environment for students in public schools, while also providing valuable hands-on learning experiences.

Current Status of Bill HR 4270

Bill HR 4270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill HR 4270 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2023.  Bill HR 4270's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4270

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4270

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

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