Bills · S 4258
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4258Education
Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026
This bill funds the transformation of public schoolyards into park-like spaces with trees and gardens to help cool down neighborhoods and give students more outdoor learning options.AI-written
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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tl;dr
AI-writtenProvides federal grants of up to $1 million for schools to replace asphalt playgrounds with 'green' schoolyards featuring trees and gardens that must stay open to the public after hours.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMany urban schools are covered in asphalt, which makes them dangerously hot during the summer and contributes to flooding during heavy rain. This bill aims to fix that by adding 'green' infrastructure like trees and gardens. It also addresses the 'park equity' gap by requiring these schoolyards to be open to the public during the day when school isn't in session, giving people in crowded neighborhoods more access to nature.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a two-step grant process consisting of a planning phase and an implementation phase.
This ensures schools have a solid design and community support before they receive the larger sum of money needed for construction.
PROVISION 02
Prioritizes funding for schools with low tree canopy, high heat risk, or a high percentage of low-income students.
It directs resources to the communities that suffer most from 'heat islands' and lack of green space.
PROVISION 03
Requires schoolyards to be accessible to the general public outside of school hours.
This turns school property into a community asset, providing park access for neighbors without the cost of buying new land.
PROVISION 04
Sets a 5% funding reservation for Tribal schools and schools run by the Bureau of Indian Education.
It ensures Native American communities receive a dedicated portion of the environmental and educational benefits.
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D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
59
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in Senate
MAR 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4258
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Last actionMar 26, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2026
Senate BillS 4258Education
Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026
This bill funds the transformation of public schoolyards into park-like spaces with trees and gardens to help cool down neighborhoods and give students more outdoor learning options.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2026
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