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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Revitalizing America's Schoolyards Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a local educational agency; (B) an educational service agency; or (C) a nonprofit organization that has expertise in outdoor learning, nature play, spaces, or outdoor education working in partnership with a local educational agency. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``educational service agency'', ``elementary school'', ``high school'', ``local educational agency'', and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (3) Revitalized schoolyard.--The term ``revitalized schoolyard''-- (A) means a park-like outdoor environment at an elementary school or secondary school that has been updated to-- (i) strengthen local ecological systems; (ii) provide a range of hands-on learning resources; and (iii) foster nature play and social opportunities while enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults; and (B) may-- (i) include-- (I) trees and plants where children can access them; (II) cultivated gardens; (III) outdoor meeting and gathering areas; and (IV) other elements designed by, and for, the students and the surrounding community; and (ii) serve as a facility for shared public use. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) Shared public use.--The term ``shared public use'' means use as public facility that, to the extent feasible, is open and accessible to the public, outside of school hours, but during daylight hours. SEC. 3. GRANT COHORT STRUCTURE, DURATION, AND AMOUNT. (a) Reservation for Tribal Educational Agencies Including the Bureau of Indian Education.--From the amount appropriated to carry out this Act for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 5 percent for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this Act for schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education or schools that are operated by an Indian Tribe, or an organization controlled or sanctioned by an Indian tribal government, for the children of that Tribe under a contract with, or grant from, the Department of the Interior under the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 5321 et seq.) or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.). (b) Cohort Structure.-- (1) In general.--Grants awarded under this Act shall be awarded in cohorts on a biennial cycle. (2) Eligibility.--Each cohort shall be eligible for-- (A) a planning grant described in section 4(a) in the first year; and (B) subject to the availability of appropriated funds and a determination by the Secretary that the grantee has demonstrated the viability of the proposed project, an implementation grant described in section 4(b) in the second year. (3) Criteria for viability.--The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining viability under paragraph (2), which may include the adequacy of the concept plan described in section 4(a)(3)(A). (c) Grant Amounts and Duration.-- (1) Grant amounts.--From the amount remaining for a fiscal year after making the reservation under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use-- (A) 30 percent of such amount to award planning grants under section 4(a); and (B) 70 percent of such amount to award implementation grants under section 4(b). (2) Amounts.--An eligible entity may receive not more than $1,000,000 in grant awards for both a planning grant and implementation grant in total under section 4. (3) Duration.--Planning grants and implementation grants awarded under section 4 shall each be for a period of not more than 2 years, for a total of 4 years. (4) Reallocation.--The Secretary may authorize the reallocation of funds awarded under a planning grant to support implementation activities in a subsequent fiscal year, provided such reallocation does not exceed the total award cap established under this section and is consistent with the purposes of the grant. (d) Surplus Funds.-- (1) Use of surplus funds for additional grant awards.--If, after awarding initial planning grants, the Secretary determines that remaining unobligated funds are available due to awardees requesting less than the maximum grant amount or due to denial of applications for failure to demonstrate concept plan viability under section 4(a)(3)(A), the Secretary may use such remaining funds to make additional grant awards to other eligible entities from the same application cycle, if-- (A) such applicants meet or exceed the minimum criteria for awards established in the notice inviting applications; (B) the total amount awarded in a fiscal year does not exceed the amount appropriated for that year; and (C) such additional awards do not exceed the maximum grant amount specified under subsection (c). (2) Priority.--In making additional awards, the Secretary shall prioritize applicants that scored highly, but were not initially funded due to funding limitations. SEC. 4. PLANNING GRANTS AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS. (a) Planning Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award planning grants to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to develop concept plans described in paragraph (3) to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entities into revitalized schoolyards. (2) Applications.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (A) An initial scope of work briefly summarizing the project. (B) A plan for educator professional development to support educators in using the revitalized schoolyard. (C) Identification of State learning standards that may be addressed through student involvement in the revitalized schoolyard. (D) A plan for how the eligible entity will provide for maintenance and operation of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period ends. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) Concept plan.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to develop a concept plan, including design and construction documents, to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. Such concept plan shall comply with the following: (i) Be developed with school and public input, including students, families, educators, school staff, and the public. (ii) Be developed with the goal of longevity and resilience of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period under this subsection and subsection (b) has expired. (iii) Maximize investment in schools with low tree canopy and vulnerability to extreme heat or flooding. (iv) Maximize investment in schools with a high percentage of students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.). (v) Include-- (I) ecological, climate, and biodiversity goals; (II) learning and education goals; (III) physical and mental health goals; (IV) a description of how the entity will provide accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); (V) the number of students to be served at each school served under the grant, the total size of each such school property in acres, and the size of the proposed revitalized schoolyard at each site in acres; (VI) a concept plan drawing of the design proposed for each school served under the grant; (VII) an estimate of the probable cost based on the scope of work identified in the concept plan; (VIII) an identification of community partners, including nonprofit organizations or design professionals, that have expertise in outdoor learning spaces or outdoor education, if applicable; (IX) a long-term management plan describing how the eligible entity proposes to maintain the revitalized schoolyard over time and how the concept plan relates to other district plans; and (X) how components of the site design may address-- (aa) growing food, planting pollinator plants, creating habitat for wildlife, and creating amenities to support students in observing nature and participating in school gardens; (bb) conserving water and managing stormwater; (cc) supporting hands-on learning activities and programs across subject areas and grade levels, such as conducting experiments regarding soil, wind, water, and other elements; (dd) using the arts, such as preparing skits, plays, murals, drawings, and sculptures that celebrate nature, including its animals, plants, patterns, and behaviors, to strengthen learning objectives; (ee) planting, to the extent practicable, native and nonnative species, which-- (AA) directly protect students from the effects of extreme heat due to climate change; and (BB) cast shade on adjacent classroom windows in the school building to help reduce temperatures indoors and save cooling costs during the warmest parts of the school year; and (ff) the use of natural playgrounds, which include natural and nature-based elements, such as rock gardens, sand boxes, log stumps, streams, living plants, or innovative playground elements, that encourage gross motor play and integrated with the outdoor landscape and vegetation, and which-- (AA) will absorb less heat from the sun and air than traditional playgrounds and equipment; (BB) are inclusive and accessible for children of all abilities; (CC) allow children to learn about nature; and (DD) use non- petroleum-based materials. (B) Technical assistance.-- (i) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use grant funds to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as an allowable administrative cost to assist the eligible entity in preparing and submitting an application for an implementation grant under subsection (b). (ii) Maximum amount.--An eligible entity may use not more than 10 percent of the total grant award to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as described in clause (i). (b) Implementation Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award implementation grants to eligible entities that received a planning grant under subsection (a) and developed a concept plan in accordance with subsection (a). (2) Applications.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (B) Multiple grants.--An eligible entity may apply for more than 1 grant under this subsection in order to complete individual schools in separate phases. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to implement some or all of the concept plan developed in accordance with subsection (a) by turning some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. (B) Permissible uses.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use not more than 25 percent of the grant funds-- (i) for professional development for school leadership, educators, and paraprofessionals related to outdoor teaching and bringing students outside for learning; and (ii) to support an educator or other school staff member or school partner to establish, maintain, and steward the revitalized schoolyard of the elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity and provide professional development described in clause (i). (4) Match.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to 20 percent of the grant award. (B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the matching requirement under subparagraph (A) for an eligible entity that-- (i) receives a grant under this subsection and serves students not less than 40 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (ii) receives a grant under this subsection and serves a school described in section 3(a). SEC. 5. PRIORITY. In awarding grants under this Act, the Secretary shall give competitive priority to an eligible entity-- (1) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (2) that serves a school-- (A) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; and (B) where the proposed revitalized schoolyard will be developed. SEC. 6. CLEARINGHOUSE. The Secretary shall maintain a clearinghouse of information that-- (1) provides examples of outdoor learning spaces, including successful models being used; (2) includes input from nonprofit organizations, professionals, and other community members with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (3) provides links and information about State and local entities with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (4) reflects best practices on designs for outdoor spaces relating to nature play, non-petroleum based materials, maintenance, stewardship resources, example partnership programs, green infrastructure in schools examples, outdoor learning resources, lesson plans, and planning tools; and (5) is housed within the National Center on School Infrastructure, or other clearinghouse, as appropriate. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Revitalizing America's Schoolyards Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a local educational agency; (B) an educational service agency; or (C) a nonprofit organization that has expertise in outdoor learning, nature play, spaces, or outdoor education working in partnership with a local educational agency. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``educational service agency'', ``elementary school'', ``high school'', ``local educational agency'', and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (3) Revitalized schoolyard.--The term ``revitalized schoolyard''-- (A) means a park-like outdoor environment at an elementary school or secondary school that has been updated to-- (i) strengthen local ecological systems; (ii) provide a range of hands-on learning resources; and (iii) foster nature play and social opportunities while enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults; and (B) may-- (i) include-- (I) trees and plants where children can access them; (II) cultivated gardens; (III) outdoor meeting and gathering areas; and (IV) other elements designed by, and for, the students and the surrounding community; and (ii) serve as a facility for shared public use. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) Shared public use.--The term ``shared public use'' means use as public facility that, to the extent feasible, is open and accessible to the public, outside of school hours, but during daylight hours. SEC. 3. GRANT COHORT STRUCTURE, DURATION, AND AMOUNT. (a) Reservation for Tribal Educational Agencies Including the Bureau of Indian Education.--From the amount appropriated to carry out this Act for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 5 percent for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this Act for schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education or schools that are operated by an Indian Tribe, or an organization controlled or sanctioned by an Indian tribal government, for the children of that Tribe under a contract with, or grant from, the Department of the Interior under the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 5321 et seq.) or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.). (b) Cohort Structure.-- (1) In general.--Grants awarded under this Act shall be awarded in cohorts on a biennial cycle. (2) Eligibility.--Each cohort shall be eligible for-- (A) a planning grant described in section 4(a) in the first year; and (B) subject to the availability of appropriated funds and a determination by the Secretary that the grantee has demonstrated the viability of the proposed project, an implementation grant described in section 4(b) in the second year. (3) Criteria for viability.--The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining viability under paragraph (2), which may include the adequacy of the concept plan described in section 4(a)(3)(A). (c) Grant Amounts and Duration.-- (1) Grant amounts.--From the amount remaining for a fiscal year after making the reservation under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use-- (A) 30 percent of such amount to award planning grants under section 4(a); and (B) 70 percent of such amount to award implementation grants under section 4(b). (2) Amounts.--An eligible entity may receive not more than $1,000,000 in grant awards for both a planning grant and implementation grant in total under section 4. (3) Duration.--Planning grants and implementation grants awarded under section 4 shall each be for a period of not more than 2 years, for a total of 4 years. (4) Reallocation.--The Secretary may authorize the reallocation of funds awarded under a planning grant to support implementation activities in a subsequent fiscal year, provided such reallocation does not exceed the total award cap established under this section and is consistent with the purposes of the grant. (d) Surplus Funds.-- (1) Use of surplus funds for additional grant awards.--If, after awarding initial planning grants, the Secretary determines that remaining unobligated funds are available due to awardees requesting less than the maximum grant amount or due to denial of applications for failure to demonstrate concept plan viability under section 4(a)(3)(A), the Secretary may use such remaining funds to make additional grant awards to other eligible entities from the same application cycle, if-- (A) such applicants meet or exceed the minimum criteria for awards established in the notice inviting applications; (B) the total amount awarded in a fiscal year does not exceed the amount appropriated for that year; and (C) such additional awards do not exceed the maximum grant amount specified under subsection (c). (2) Priority.--In making additional awards, the Secretary shall prioritize applicants that scored highly, but were not initially funded due to funding limitations. SEC. 4. PLANNING GRANTS AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS. (a) Planning Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award planning grants to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to develop concept plans described in paragraph (3) to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entities into revitalized schoolyards. (2) Applications.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (A) An initial scope of work briefly summarizing the project. (B) A plan for educator professional development to support educators in using the revitalized schoolyard. (C) Identification of State learning standards that may be addressed through student involvement in the revitalized schoolyard. (D) A plan for how the eligible entity will provide for maintenance and operation of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period ends. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) Concept plan.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to develop a concept plan, including design and construction documents, to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. Such concept plan shall comply with the following: (i) Be developed with school and public input, including students, families, educators, school staff, and the public. (ii) Be developed with the goal of longevity and resilience of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period under this subsection and subsection (b) has expired. (iii) Maximize investment in schools with low tree canopy and vulnerability to extreme heat or flooding. (iv) Maximize investment in schools with a high percentage of students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.). (v) Include-- (I) ecological, climate, and biodiversity goals; (II) learning and education goals; (III) physical and mental health goals; (IV) a description of how the entity will provide accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); (V) the number of students to be served at each school served under the grant, the total size of each such school property in acres, and the size of the proposed revitalized schoolyard at each site in acres; (VI) a concept plan drawing of the design proposed for each school served under the grant; (VII) an estimate of the probable cost based on the scope of work identified in the concept plan; (VIII) an identification of community partners, including nonprofit organizations or design professionals, that have expertise in outdoor learning spaces or outdoor education, if applicable; (IX) a long-term management plan describing how the eligible entity proposes to maintain the revitalized schoolyard over time and how the concept plan relates to other district plans; and (X) how components of the site design may address-- (aa) growing food, planting pollinator plants, creating habitat for wildlife, and creating amenities to support students in observing nature and participating in school gardens; (bb) conserving water and managing stormwater; (cc) supporting hands-on learning activities and programs across subject areas and grade levels, such as conducting experiments regarding soil, wind, water, and other elements; (dd) using the arts, such as preparing skits, plays, murals, drawings, and sculptures that celebrate nature, including its animals, plants, patterns, and behaviors, to strengthen learning objectives; (ee) planting, to the extent practicable, native and nonnative species, which-- (AA) directly protect students from the effects of extreme heat due to climate change; and (BB) cast shade on adjacent classroom windows in the school building to help reduce temperatures indoors and save cooling costs during the warmest parts of the school year; and (ff) the use of natural playgrounds, which include natural and nature-based elements, such as rock gardens, sand boxes, log stumps, streams, living plants, or innovative playground elements, that encourage gross motor play and integrated with the outdoor landscape and vegetation, and which-- (AA) will absorb less heat from the sun and air than traditional playgrounds and equipment; (BB) are inclusive and accessible for children of all abilities; (CC) allow children to learn about nature; and (DD) use non- petroleum-based materials. (B) Technical assistance.-- (i) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use grant funds to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as an allowable administrative cost to assist the eligible entity in preparing and submitting an application for an implementation grant under subsection (b). (ii) Maximum amount.--An eligible entity may use not more than 10 percent of the total grant award to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as described in clause (i). (b) Implementation Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award implementation grants to eligible entities that received a planning grant under subsection (a) and developed a concept plan in accordance with subsection (a). (2) Applications.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (B) Multiple grants.--An eligible entity may apply for more than 1 grant under this subsection in order to complete individual schools in separate phases. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to implement some or all of the concept plan developed in accordance with subsection (a) by turning some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. (B) Permissible uses.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use not more than 25 percent of the grant funds-- (i) for professional development for school leadership, educators, and paraprofessionals related to outdoor teaching and bringing students outside for learning; and (ii) to support an educator or other school staff member or school partner to establish, maintain, and steward the revitalized schoolyard of the elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity and provide professional development described in clause (i). (4) Match.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to 20 percent of the grant award. (B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the matching requirement under subparagraph (A) for an eligible entity that-- (i) receives a grant under this subsection and serves students not less than 40 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (ii) receives a grant under this subsection and serves a school described in section 3(a). SEC. 5. PRIORITY. In awarding grants under this Act, the Secretary shall give competitive priority to an eligible entity-- (1) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (2) that serves a school-- (A) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; and (B) where the proposed revitalized schoolyard will be developed. SEC. 6. CLEARINGHOUSE. The Secretary shall maintain a clearinghouse of information that-- (1) provides examples of outdoor learning spaces, including successful models being used; (2) includes input from nonprofit organizations, professionals, and other community members with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (3) provides links and information about State and local entities with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (4) reflects best practices on designs for outdoor spaces relating to nature play, non-petroleum based materials, maintenance, stewardship resources, example partnership programs, green infrastructure in schools examples, outdoor learning resources, lesson plans, and planning tools; and (5) is housed within the National Center on School Infrastructure, or other clearinghouse, as appropriate. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031. <all>\n\nSUMMARY TO EVALUATE:\nTitle: Green Schools: Revitalizing Schoolyards and Creating Community Parks\nSummary: This act establishes a grant program to transform paved schoolyards into green, park-like spaces for students and the public. It aims to improve student well-being, provide shade during heatwaves, and create new outdoor learning environments.\nKey Points: Up to $1 million in grants for schools to design and build green outdoor spaces., Priority funding for low-income areas and schools facing extreme heat or lack of trees., Schoolyards will be accessible to the local community as public parks outside of school hours., Focus on natural play areas, gardens, and climate-resilient landscaping instead of asphalt.\n\nZASADY OCENY:\n1. Sprawdź wszystkie LICZBY, DATY i KWOTY w SUMMARY. Jeśli którejś brakuje w SOURCE -> is_valid: false.\n2. 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DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a local educational agency; (B) an educational service agency; or (C) a nonprofit organization that has expertise in outdoor learning, nature play, spaces, or outdoor education working in partnership with a local educational agency. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``educational service agency'', ``elementary school'', ``high school'', ``local educational agency'', and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (3) Revitalized schoolyard.--The term ``revitalized schoolyard''-- (A) means a park-like outdoor environment at an elementary school or secondary school that has been updated to-- (i) strengthen local ecological systems; (ii) provide a range of hands-on learning resources; and (iii) foster nature play and social opportunities while enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults; and (B) may-- (i) include-- (I) trees and plants where children can access them; (II) cultivated gardens; (III) outdoor meeting and gathering areas; and (IV) other elements designed by, and for, the students and the surrounding community; and (ii) serve as a facility for shared public use. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) Shared public use.--The term ``shared public use'' means use as public facility that, to the extent feasible, is open and accessible to the public, outside of school hours, but during daylight hours. SEC. 3. GRANT COHORT STRUCTURE, DURATION, AND AMOUNT. (a) Reservation for Tribal Educational Agencies Including the Bureau of Indian Education.--From the amount appropriated to carry out this Act for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 5 percent for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this Act for schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education or schools that are operated by an Indian Tribe, or an organization controlled or sanctioned by an Indian tribal government, for the children of that Tribe under a contract with, or grant from, the Department of the Interior under the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 5321 et seq.) or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.). (b) Cohort Structure.-- (1) In general.--Grants awarded under this Act shall be awarded in cohorts on a biennial cycle. (2) Eligibility.--Each cohort shall be eligible for-- (A) a planning grant described in section 4(a) in the first year; and (B) subject to the availability of appropriated funds and a determination by the Secretary that the grantee has demonstrated the viability of the proposed project, an implementation grant described in section 4(b) in the second year. (3) Criteria for viability.--The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining viability under paragraph (2), which may include the adequacy of the concept plan described in section 4(a)(3)(A). (c) Grant Amounts and Duration.-- (1) Grant amounts.--From the amount remaining for a fiscal year after making the reservation under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use-- (A) 30 percent of such amount to award planning grants under section 4(a); and (B) 70 percent of such amount to award implementation grants under section 4(b). (2) Amounts.--An eligible entity may receive not more than $1,000,000 in grant awards for both a planning grant and implementation grant in total under section 4. (3) Duration.--Planning grants and implementation grants awarded under section 4 shall each be for a period of not more than 2 years, for a total of 4 years. (4) Reallocation.--The Secretary may authorize the reallocation of funds awarded under a planning grant to support implementation activities in a subsequent fiscal year, provided such reallocation does not exceed the total award cap established under this section and is consistent with the purposes of the grant. (d) Surplus Funds.-- (1) Use of surplus funds for additional grant awards.--If, after awarding initial planning grants, the Secretary determines that remaining unobligated funds are available due to awardees requesting less than the maximum grant amount or due to denial of applications for failure to demonstrate concept plan viability under section 4(a)(3)(A), the Secretary may use such remaining funds to make additional grant awards to other eligible entities from the same application cycle, if-- (A) such applicants meet or exceed the minimum criteria for awards established in the notice inviting applications; (B) the total amount awarded in a fiscal year does not exceed the amount appropriated for that year; and (C) such additional awards do not exceed the maximum grant amount specified under subsection (c). (2) Priority.--In making additional awards, the Secretary shall prioritize applicants that scored highly, but were not initially funded due to funding limitations. SEC. 4. PLANNING GRANTS AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS. (a) Planning Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award planning grants to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to develop concept plans described in paragraph (3) to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entities into revitalized schoolyards. (2) Applications.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (A) An initial scope of work briefly summarizing the project. (B) A plan for educator professional development to support educators in using the revitalized schoolyard. (C) Identification of State learning standards that may be addressed through student involvement in the revitalized schoolyard. (D) A plan for how the eligible entity will provide for maintenance and operation of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period ends. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) Concept plan.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to develop a concept plan, including design and construction documents, to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. Such concept plan shall comply with the following: (i) Be developed with school and public input, including students, families, educators, school staff, and the public. (ii) Be developed with the goal of longevity and resilience of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period under this subsection and subsection (b) has expired. (iii) Maximize investment in schools with low tree canopy and vulnerability to extreme heat or flooding. (iv) Maximize investment in schools with a high percentage of students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.). (v) Include-- (I) ecological, climate, and biodiversity goals; (II) learning and education goals; (III) physical and mental health goals; (IV) a description of how the entity will provide accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); (V) the number of students to be served at each school served under the grant, the total size of each such school property in acres, and the size of the proposed revitalized schoolyard at each site in acres; (VI) a concept plan drawing of the design proposed for each school served under the grant; (VII) an estimate of the probable cost based on the scope of work identified in the concept plan; (VIII) an identification of community partners, including nonprofit organizations or design professionals, that have expertise in outdoor learning spaces or outdoor education, if applicable; (IX) a long-term management plan describing how the eligible entity proposes to maintain the revitalized schoolyard over time and how the concept plan relates to other district plans; and (X) how components of the site design may address-- (aa) growing food, planting pollinator plants, creating habitat for wildlife, and creating amenities to support students in observing nature and participating in school gardens; (bb) conserving water and managing stormwater; (cc) supporting hands-on learning activities and programs across subject areas and grade levels, such as conducting experiments regarding soil, wind, water, and other elements; (dd) using the arts, such as preparing skits, plays, murals, drawings, and sculptures that celebrate nature, including its animals, plants, patterns, and behaviors, to strengthen learning objectives; (ee) planting, to the extent practicable, native and nonnative species, which-- (AA) directly protect students from the effects of extreme heat due to climate change; and (BB) cast shade on adjacent classroom windows in the school building to help reduce temperatures indoors and save cooling costs during the warmest parts of the school year; and (ff) the use of natural playgrounds, which include natural and nature-based elements, such as rock gardens, sand boxes, log stumps, streams, living plants, or innovative playground elements, that encourage gross motor play and integrated with the outdoor landscape and vegetation, and which-- (AA) will absorb less heat from the sun and air than traditional playgrounds and equipment; (BB) are inclusive and accessible for children of all abilities; (CC) allow children to learn about nature; and (DD) use non- petroleum-based materials. (B) Technical assistance.-- (i) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use grant funds to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as an allowable administrative cost to assist the eligible entity in preparing and submitting an application for an implementation grant under subsection (b). (ii) Maximum amount.--An eligible entity may use not more than 10 percent of the total grant award to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as described in clause (i). (b) Implementation Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award implementation grants to eligible entities that received a planning grant under subsection (a) and developed a concept plan in accordance with subsection (a). (2) Applications.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (B) Multiple grants.--An eligible entity may apply for more than 1 grant under this subsection in order to complete individual schools in separate phases. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to implement some or all of the concept plan developed in accordance with subsection (a) by turning some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. (B) Permissible uses.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use not more than 25 percent of the grant funds-- (i) for professional development for school leadership, educators, and paraprofessionals related to outdoor teaching and bringing students outside for learning; and (ii) to support an educator or other school staff member or school partner to establish, maintain, and steward the revitalized schoolyard of the elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity and provide professional development described in clause (i). (4) Match.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to 20 percent of the grant award. (B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the matching requirement under subparagraph (A) for an eligible entity that-- (i) receives a grant under this subsection and serves students not less than 40 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (ii) receives a grant under this subsection and serves a school described in section 3(a). SEC. 5. PRIORITY. In awarding grants under this Act, the Secretary shall give competitive priority to an eligible entity-- (1) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (2) that serves a school-- (A) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; and (B) where the proposed revitalized schoolyard will be developed. SEC. 6. CLEARINGHOUSE. The Secretary shall maintain a clearinghouse of information that-- (1) provides examples of outdoor learning spaces, including successful models being used; (2) includes input from nonprofit organizations, professionals, and other community members with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (3) provides links and information about State and local entities with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (4) reflects best practices on designs for outdoor spaces relating to nature play, non-petroleum based materials, maintenance, stewardship resources, example partnership programs, green infrastructure in schools examples, outdoor learning resources, lesson plans, and planning tools; and (5) is housed within the National Center on School Infrastructure, or other clearinghouse, as appropriate. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 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      "prompt_sent": "\nROLE: Fact Checker.\nZADANIE: Porównaj SOURCE (oryginał) i SUMMARY (streszczenie przygotowane przez inne AI).\n\nTwoim celem jest wykrycie \"ZMYŚLONYCH KONKRETÓW\" (Fabricated Entities) w SUMMARY.\n\nSOURCE:\n[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4258 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4258 To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to revitalize schoolyards. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2026 Mr. Heinrich introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to revitalize schoolyards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Revitalizing America's Schoolyards Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a local educational agency; (B) an educational service agency; or (C) a nonprofit organization that has expertise in outdoor learning, nature play, spaces, or outdoor education working in partnership with a local educational agency. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``educational service agency'', ``elementary school'', ``high school'', ``local educational agency'', and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (3) Revitalized schoolyard.--The term ``revitalized schoolyard''-- (A) means a park-like outdoor environment at an elementary school or secondary school that has been updated to-- (i) strengthen local ecological systems; (ii) provide a range of hands-on learning resources; and (iii) foster nature play and social opportunities while enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults; and (B) may-- (i) include-- (I) trees and plants where children can access them; (II) cultivated gardens; (III) outdoor meeting and gathering areas; and (IV) other elements designed by, and for, the students and the surrounding community; and (ii) serve as a facility for shared public use. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) Shared public use.--The term ``shared public use'' means use as public facility that, to the extent feasible, is open and accessible to the public, outside of school hours, but during daylight hours. SEC. 3. GRANT COHORT STRUCTURE, DURATION, AND AMOUNT. (a) Reservation for Tribal Educational Agencies Including the Bureau of Indian Education.--From the amount appropriated to carry out this Act for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 5 percent for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this Act for schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education or schools that are operated by an Indian Tribe, or an organization controlled or sanctioned by an Indian tribal government, for the children of that Tribe under a contract with, or grant from, the Department of the Interior under the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 5321 et seq.) or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.). (b) Cohort Structure.-- (1) In general.--Grants awarded under this Act shall be awarded in cohorts on a biennial cycle. (2) Eligibility.--Each cohort shall be eligible for-- (A) a planning grant described in section 4(a) in the first year; and (B) subject to the availability of appropriated funds and a determination by the Secretary that the grantee has demonstrated the viability of the proposed project, an implementation grant described in section 4(b) in the second year. (3) Criteria for viability.--The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining viability under paragraph (2), which may include the adequacy of the concept plan described in section 4(a)(3)(A). (c) Grant Amounts and Duration.-- (1) Grant amounts.--From the amount remaining for a fiscal year after making the reservation under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use-- (A) 30 percent of such amount to award planning grants under section 4(a); and (B) 70 percent of such amount to award implementation grants under section 4(b). (2) Amounts.--An eligible entity may receive not more than $1,000,000 in grant awards for both a planning grant and implementation grant in total under section 4. (3) Duration.--Planning grants and implementation grants awarded under section 4 shall each be for a period of not more than 2 years, for a total of 4 years. (4) Reallocation.--The Secretary may authorize the reallocation of funds awarded under a planning grant to support implementation activities in a subsequent fiscal year, provided such reallocation does not exceed the total award cap established under this section and is consistent with the purposes of the grant. (d) Surplus Funds.-- (1) Use of surplus funds for additional grant awards.--If, after awarding initial planning grants, the Secretary determines that remaining unobligated funds are available due to awardees requesting less than the maximum grant amount or due to denial of applications for failure to demonstrate concept plan viability under section 4(a)(3)(A), the Secretary may use such remaining funds to make additional grant awards to other eligible entities from the same application cycle, if-- (A) such applicants meet or exceed the minimum criteria for awards established in the notice inviting applications; (B) the total amount awarded in a fiscal year does not exceed the amount appropriated for that year; and (C) such additional awards do not exceed the maximum grant amount specified under subsection (c). (2) Priority.--In making additional awards, the Secretary shall prioritize applicants that scored highly, but were not initially funded due to funding limitations. SEC. 4. PLANNING GRANTS AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS. (a) Planning Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award planning grants to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to develop concept plans described in paragraph (3) to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entities into revitalized schoolyards. (2) Applications.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (A) An initial scope of work briefly summarizing the project. (B) A plan for educator professional development to support educators in using the revitalized schoolyard. (C) Identification of State learning standards that may be addressed through student involvement in the revitalized schoolyard. (D) A plan for how the eligible entity will provide for maintenance and operation of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period ends. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) Concept plan.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to develop a concept plan, including design and construction documents, to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. Such concept plan shall comply with the following: (i) Be developed with school and public input, including students, families, educators, school staff, and the public. (ii) Be developed with the goal of longevity and resilience of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period under this subsection and subsection (b) has expired. (iii) Maximize investment in schools with low tree canopy and vulnerability to extreme heat or flooding. (iv) Maximize investment in schools with a high percentage of students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.). (v) Include-- (I) ecological, climate, and biodiversity goals; (II) learning and education goals; (III) physical and mental health goals; (IV) a description of how the entity will provide accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); (V) the number of students to be served at each school served under the grant, the total size of each such school property in acres, and the size of the proposed revitalized schoolyard at each site in acres; (VI) a concept plan drawing of the design proposed for each school served under the grant; (VII) an estimate of the probable cost based on the scope of work identified in the concept plan; (VIII) an identification of community partners, including nonprofit organizations or design professionals, that have expertise in outdoor learning spaces or outdoor education, if applicable; (IX) a long-term management plan describing how the eligible entity proposes to maintain the revitalized schoolyard over time and how the concept plan relates to other district plans; and (X) how components of the site design may address-- (aa) growing food, planting pollinator plants, creating habitat for wildlife, and creating amenities to support students in observing nature and participating in school gardens; (bb) conserving water and managing stormwater; (cc) supporting hands-on learning activities and programs across subject areas and grade levels, such as conducting experiments regarding soil, wind, water, and other elements; (dd) using the arts, such as preparing skits, plays, murals, drawings, and sculptures that celebrate nature, including its animals, plants, patterns, and behaviors, to strengthen learning objectives; (ee) planting, to the extent practicable, native and nonnative species, which-- (AA) directly protect students from the effects of extreme heat due to climate change; and (BB) cast shade on adjacent classroom windows in the school building to help reduce temperatures indoors and save cooling costs during the warmest parts of the school year; and (ff) the use of natural playgrounds, which include natural and nature-based elements, such as rock gardens, sand boxes, log stumps, streams, living plants, or innovative playground elements, that encourage gross motor play and integrated with the outdoor landscape and vegetation, and which-- (AA) will absorb less heat from the sun and air than traditional playgrounds and equipment; (BB) are inclusive and accessible for children of all abilities; (CC) allow children to learn about nature; and (DD) use non- petroleum-based materials. (B) Technical assistance.-- (i) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use grant funds to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as an allowable administrative cost to assist the eligible entity in preparing and submitting an application for an implementation grant under subsection (b). (ii) Maximum amount.--An eligible entity may use not more than 10 percent of the total grant award to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as described in clause (i). (b) Implementation Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award implementation grants to eligible entities that received a planning grant under subsection (a) and developed a concept plan in accordance with subsection (a). (2) Applications.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (B) Multiple grants.--An eligible entity may apply for more than 1 grant under this subsection in order to complete individual schools in separate phases. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to implement some or all of the concept plan developed in accordance with subsection (a) by turning some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. (B) Permissible uses.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use not more than 25 percent of the grant funds-- (i) for professional development for school leadership, educators, and paraprofessionals related to outdoor teaching and bringing students outside for learning; and (ii) to support an educator or other school staff member or school partner to establish, maintain, and steward the revitalized schoolyard of the elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity and provide professional development described in clause (i). (4) Match.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to 20 percent of the grant award. (B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the matching requirement under subparagraph (A) for an eligible entity that-- (i) receives a grant under this subsection and serves students not less than 40 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (ii) receives a grant under this subsection and serves a school described in section 3(a). SEC. 5. PRIORITY. In awarding grants under this Act, the Secretary shall give competitive priority to an eligible entity-- (1) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (2) that serves a school-- (A) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; and (B) where the proposed revitalized schoolyard will be developed. SEC. 6. CLEARINGHOUSE. The Secretary shall maintain a clearinghouse of information that-- (1) provides examples of outdoor learning spaces, including successful models being used; (2) includes input from nonprofit organizations, professionals, and other community members with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (3) provides links and information about State and local entities with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (4) reflects best practices on designs for outdoor spaces relating to nature play, non-petroleum based materials, maintenance, stewardship resources, example partnership programs, green infrastructure in schools examples, outdoor learning resources, lesson plans, and planning tools; and (5) is housed within the National Center on School Infrastructure, or other clearinghouse, as appropriate. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 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To jest treść, na podstawie której masz wygenerować podsumowanie i kluczowe punkty:\n--- POCZĄTEK DOKUMENTU ---\n[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4258 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4258 To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to revitalize schoolyards. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2026 Mr. Heinrich introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to revitalize schoolyards. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Revitalizing America's Schoolyards Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a local educational agency; (B) an educational service agency; or (C) a nonprofit organization that has expertise in outdoor learning, nature play, spaces, or outdoor education working in partnership with a local educational agency. (2) ESEA terms.--The terms ``educational service agency'', ``elementary school'', ``high school'', ``local educational agency'', and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (3) Revitalized schoolyard.--The term ``revitalized schoolyard''-- (A) means a park-like outdoor environment at an elementary school or secondary school that has been updated to-- (i) strengthen local ecological systems; (ii) provide a range of hands-on learning resources; and (iii) foster nature play and social opportunities while enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults; and (B) may-- (i) include-- (I) trees and plants where children can access them; (II) cultivated gardens; (III) outdoor meeting and gathering areas; and (IV) other elements designed by, and for, the students and the surrounding community; and (ii) serve as a facility for shared public use. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) Shared public use.--The term ``shared public use'' means use as public facility that, to the extent feasible, is open and accessible to the public, outside of school hours, but during daylight hours. SEC. 3. GRANT COHORT STRUCTURE, DURATION, AND AMOUNT. (a) Reservation for Tribal Educational Agencies Including the Bureau of Indian Education.--From the amount appropriated to carry out this Act for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 5 percent for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out this Act for schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education or schools that are operated by an Indian Tribe, or an organization controlled or sanctioned by an Indian tribal government, for the children of that Tribe under a contract with, or grant from, the Department of the Interior under the Indian Self-Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 5321 et seq.) or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 (25 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.). (b) Cohort Structure.-- (1) In general.--Grants awarded under this Act shall be awarded in cohorts on a biennial cycle. (2) Eligibility.--Each cohort shall be eligible for-- (A) a planning grant described in section 4(a) in the first year; and (B) subject to the availability of appropriated funds and a determination by the Secretary that the grantee has demonstrated the viability of the proposed project, an implementation grant described in section 4(b) in the second year. (3) Criteria for viability.--The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining viability under paragraph (2), which may include the adequacy of the concept plan described in section 4(a)(3)(A). (c) Grant Amounts and Duration.-- (1) Grant amounts.--From the amount remaining for a fiscal year after making the reservation under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use-- (A) 30 percent of such amount to award planning grants under section 4(a); and (B) 70 percent of such amount to award implementation grants under section 4(b). (2) Amounts.--An eligible entity may receive not more than $1,000,000 in grant awards for both a planning grant and implementation grant in total under section 4. (3) Duration.--Planning grants and implementation grants awarded under section 4 shall each be for a period of not more than 2 years, for a total of 4 years. (4) Reallocation.--The Secretary may authorize the reallocation of funds awarded under a planning grant to support implementation activities in a subsequent fiscal year, provided such reallocation does not exceed the total award cap established under this section and is consistent with the purposes of the grant. (d) Surplus Funds.-- (1) Use of surplus funds for additional grant awards.--If, after awarding initial planning grants, the Secretary determines that remaining unobligated funds are available due to awardees requesting less than the maximum grant amount or due to denial of applications for failure to demonstrate concept plan viability under section 4(a)(3)(A), the Secretary may use such remaining funds to make additional grant awards to other eligible entities from the same application cycle, if-- (A) such applicants meet or exceed the minimum criteria for awards established in the notice inviting applications; (B) the total amount awarded in a fiscal year does not exceed the amount appropriated for that year; and (C) such additional awards do not exceed the maximum grant amount specified under subsection (c). (2) Priority.--In making additional awards, the Secretary shall prioritize applicants that scored highly, but were not initially funded due to funding limitations. SEC. 4. PLANNING GRANTS AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS. (a) Planning Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award planning grants to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to develop concept plans described in paragraph (3) to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entities into revitalized schoolyards. (2) Applications.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require, including the following: (A) An initial scope of work briefly summarizing the project. (B) A plan for educator professional development to support educators in using the revitalized schoolyard. (C) Identification of State learning standards that may be addressed through student involvement in the revitalized schoolyard. (D) A plan for how the eligible entity will provide for maintenance and operation of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period ends. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) Concept plan.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to develop a concept plan, including design and construction documents, to turn some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. Such concept plan shall comply with the following: (i) Be developed with school and public input, including students, families, educators, school staff, and the public. (ii) Be developed with the goal of longevity and resilience of the revitalized schoolyard after the grant period under this subsection and subsection (b) has expired. (iii) Maximize investment in schools with low tree canopy and vulnerability to extreme heat or flooding. (iv) Maximize investment in schools with a high percentage of students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.). (v) Include-- (I) ecological, climate, and biodiversity goals; (II) learning and education goals; (III) physical and mental health goals; (IV) a description of how the entity will provide accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); (V) the number of students to be served at each school served under the grant, the total size of each such school property in acres, and the size of the proposed revitalized schoolyard at each site in acres; (VI) a concept plan drawing of the design proposed for each school served under the grant; (VII) an estimate of the probable cost based on the scope of work identified in the concept plan; (VIII) an identification of community partners, including nonprofit organizations or design professionals, that have expertise in outdoor learning spaces or outdoor education, if applicable; (IX) a long-term management plan describing how the eligible entity proposes to maintain the revitalized schoolyard over time and how the concept plan relates to other district plans; and (X) how components of the site design may address-- (aa) growing food, planting pollinator plants, creating habitat for wildlife, and creating amenities to support students in observing nature and participating in school gardens; (bb) conserving water and managing stormwater; (cc) supporting hands-on learning activities and programs across subject areas and grade levels, such as conducting experiments regarding soil, wind, water, and other elements; (dd) using the arts, such as preparing skits, plays, murals, drawings, and sculptures that celebrate nature, including its animals, plants, patterns, and behaviors, to strengthen learning objectives; (ee) planting, to the extent practicable, native and nonnative species, which-- (AA) directly protect students from the effects of extreme heat due to climate change; and (BB) cast shade on adjacent classroom windows in the school building to help reduce temperatures indoors and save cooling costs during the warmest parts of the school year; and (ff) the use of natural playgrounds, which include natural and nature-based elements, such as rock gardens, sand boxes, log stumps, streams, living plants, or innovative playground elements, that encourage gross motor play and integrated with the outdoor landscape and vegetation, and which-- (AA) will absorb less heat from the sun and air than traditional playgrounds and equipment; (BB) are inclusive and accessible for children of all abilities; (CC) allow children to learn about nature; and (DD) use non- petroleum-based materials. (B) Technical assistance.-- (i) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use grant funds to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as an allowable administrative cost to assist the eligible entity in preparing and submitting an application for an implementation grant under subsection (b). (ii) Maximum amount.--An eligible entity may use not more than 10 percent of the total grant award to hire or contract a qualified grant writer or consultant as described in clause (i). (b) Implementation Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall award implementation grants to eligible entities that received a planning grant under subsection (a) and developed a concept plan in accordance with subsection (a). (2) Applications.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (B) Multiple grants.--An eligible entity may apply for more than 1 grant under this subsection in order to complete individual schools in separate phases. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to implement some or all of the concept plan developed in accordance with subsection (a) by turning some or all of the outdoor spaces of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity into revitalized schoolyards. (B) Permissible uses.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use not more than 25 percent of the grant funds-- (i) for professional development for school leadership, educators, and paraprofessionals related to outdoor teaching and bringing students outside for learning; and (ii) to support an educator or other school staff member or school partner to establish, maintain, and steward the revitalized schoolyard of the elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity and provide professional development described in clause (i). (4) Match.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to 20 percent of the grant award. (B) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the matching requirement under subparagraph (A) for an eligible entity that-- (i) receives a grant under this subsection and serves students not less than 40 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (ii) receives a grant under this subsection and serves a school described in section 3(a). SEC. 5. PRIORITY. In awarding grants under this Act, the Secretary shall give competitive priority to an eligible entity-- (1) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; or (2) that serves a school-- (A) that serves students not less than 75 percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), which calculation, in the case of high schools served by the eligible entity, may be completed using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high schools; and (B) where the proposed revitalized schoolyard will be developed. SEC. 6. CLEARINGHOUSE. The Secretary shall maintain a clearinghouse of information that-- (1) provides examples of outdoor learning spaces, including successful models being used; (2) includes input from nonprofit organizations, professionals, and other community members with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (3) provides links and information about State and local entities with expertise in outdoor learning spaces and environmental education; (4) reflects best practices on designs for outdoor spaces relating to nature play, non-petroleum based materials, maintenance, stewardship resources, example partnership programs, green infrastructure in schools examples, outdoor learning resources, lesson plans, and planning tools; and (5) is housed within the National Center on School Infrastructure, or other clearinghouse, as appropriate. SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 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Zmiany te mają na celu poprawę zdrowia dzieci, zapewnienie cienia w upalne dni oraz stworzenie nowych miejsc do nauki na świeżym powietrzu.\",\n  \"pl_key_points\": [\n    \"Granty do 1 miliona dolarów na projektowanie i budowę zielonych terenów przy szkołach.\",\n    \"Pierwszeństwo dla szkół w uboższych dzielnicach oraz miejscach narażonych na ekstremalne upały.\",\n    \"Podwórka szkolne będą otwarte dla lokalnej społeczności po godzinach lekcyjnych.\",\n    \"Zastąpienie betonu naturalnymi placami zabaw, ogrodami i roślinnością chroniącą przed słońcem.\"\n  ],\n  \"eng_ai_title\": \"Green Schools: Revitalizing Schoolyards and Creating Community Parks\",\n  \"eng_summary\": \"This act establishes a grant program to transform paved schoolyards into green, park-like spaces for students and the public. It aims to improve student well-being, provide shade during heatwaves, and create new outdoor learning environments.\",\n  \"eng_key_points\": [\n    \"Up to $1 million in grants for schools to design and build green outdoor spaces.\",\n    \"Priority funding for low-income areas and schools facing extreme heat or lack of trees.\",\n    \"Schoolyards will be accessible to the local community as public parks outside of school hours.\",\n    \"Focus on natural play areas, gardens, and climate-resilient landscaping instead of asphalt.\"\n  ],\n  \"de_ai_title\": \"Grüne Schulen: Programm zur Revitalisierung von Schulhöfen und Schaffung von Parks\",\n  \"de_summary\": \"Dieses Gesetz führt ein Förderprogramm ein, um betonierte Schulhöfe in grüne, parkähnliche Flächen für Schüler und Anwohner umzuwandeln. Ziel ist es, die Gesundheit der Kinder zu fördern, Schatten an heißen Tagen zu spenden und neue Lernorte im Freien zu schaffen.\",\n  \"de_key_points\": [\n    \"Zuschüsse von bis zu 1 Million USD für die Planung und den Bau grüner Schulgelände.\",\n    \"Vorrang für Schulen in einkommensschwachen Vierteln und Gebieten mit extremer Hitze.\",\n    \"Schulhöfe werden nach dem Unterricht als öffentliche Parks für die Anwohner geöffnet.\",\n    \"Ersatz von Beton durch natürliche Spielplätze, Gärten und schattenspendende Vegetation.\"\n  ],\n  \"fr_ai_title\": \"Écoles vertes : Programme de revitalisation des cours d'école et création de parcs\",\n  \"fr_summary\": \"Cette loi instaure un programme de subventions pour transformer les cours d'école bitumées en espaces verts accessibles aux élèves et aux riverains. Elle vise à améliorer la santé des enfants, à offrir de la fraîcheur et à créer des lieux d'apprentissage en plein air.\",\n  \"fr_key_points\": [\n    \"Subventions allant jusqu'à 1 million de dollars pour concevoir et aménager des espaces verts scolaires.\",\n    \"Priorité aux écoles des quartiers défavorisés et aux zones exposées aux fortes chaleurs.\",\n    \"Ouverture des cours d'école au public en tant que parcs en dehors des heures de classe.\",\n    \"Remplacement du béton par des aires de jeux naturelles, des jardins et de la végétation.\"\n  ],\n  \"es_ai_title\": \"Escuelas Verdes: Programa de Revitalización de Patios y Creación de Parques\",\n  \"es_summary\": \"Esta ley establece un programa de subvenciones para convertir los patios escolares de asfalto en espacios verdes para estudiantes y vecinos. 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