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Committee hears bill to create competitive capital grants for outdoor learning facilities
Summary
House Bill 1734 would authorize the Recreation and Conservation Office to run a competitive statewide capital program to expand outdoor learning facilities for public school students; sponsors and numerous education and outdoor-program groups testified in support, citing improved student outcomes and facility needs.
Representative Rachelle Ruhl, prime sponsor, told the Capital Budget Committee that outdoor education improves mental health, academics and prepares students for a range of careers, and said the bill addresses missing infrastructure needed to serve more students in outdoor programs.
Committee staff Ingrid Lewis briefed House Bill 1734 and said the bill authorizes the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) to administer a competitive statewide capital-facility program, subject to appropriation, to…
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