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
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.