Bills

SB 2213: DOE; ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS ACT; ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP CURRICULUM; SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS; RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING PROGRAM; SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PRODUCTS; WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS; REPORTS; APPROPRIATIONS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-26: Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Department of Education to establish a statewide Environmental Stewardship Curricula Plan for public schools for certain students.  Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires public schools to offer an environmental stewardship course for certain students.  Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer sustainability programs, including recycling and composting programs, to be implemented at public schools.  Beginning 7/1/27, prohibits the use or distribution of single-use plastic utensils, trays, straws, and other disposable plastic food service products in public school cafeterias.  Beginning 7/1/28, requires each public school to have at least one operational refillable water bottle filling station accessible to students and staff.  Requires reports to the Board of Education and the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.

News Coverage:

SB 2213: DOE; Environmentally Friendly Schools Act; Environmental Stewardship Curriculum; Sustainability Programs; Recycling and Composting Program; Single-Use Plastic Products; Water Bottle Filling Stations; Reports; Appropriations | Digital Democracy