Requires the agricultural education pilot program to be implemented at all elementary schools statewide
SB 823 requires all public elementary schools in the state to implement agricultural education as part of their curriculum, expanding an existing pilot program to cover every school statewide. This policy change mandates that students learn about farming, food systems, and sustainability through structured lessons. The bill directly affects all elementary schools and their students by integrating this subject into standard teaching. Currently, the bill is under review by the Agriculture Committee.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2025
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Barbara Washington
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