Requires instruction in agriculture
This bill requires all state-controlled or state-supported elementary, middle, and high schools to include agriculture instruction starting in the 2026-2027 school year. It directly affects students and school districts by mandating curriculum covering food origins, farm-to-market processes, sustainability, resource management, textile production, and agricultural careers. Key provisions include requiring courses approved by both the Education and Agriculture departments, integrating topics like water/land conservation and rural community culture, and allowing connections to science and business classes. The instruction aims to help students understand food systems and agricultural practices through concrete, hands-on learning.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action May 18, 2026
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Josh Jensen
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Steve Hawley
RRepublican
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