An Act To Expand The Department Of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife Outdoor Education Programs To Schools And Communities

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Stacey Guerin and 4 co-sponsors

Expands DIFW outdoor education to schools and communities, broadening wildlife education access for students and local residents.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

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Summary: LD 1532 — An Act To Expand The Department Of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife Outdoor Education Programs To Schools And Communities

Overview

LD 1532 proposes expanding the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW) outdoor education programs to schools and local communities. The stated aim is to broaden access to DIFW’s outdoor education resources, outreach, and expertise beyond existing programs.

Purpose and Intent

Expand DIFW’s outdoor education activities to a broader audience, including formal education settings (schools) and community-based programs.

Enhance opportunities for students and community members to engage with wildlife, conservation principles, and outdoor skills through organized programming.

Key Provisions (Not Specified in Provided Text)

The provided materials do not include the bill’s full text, so specific provisions are not listed here. Based on the title, potential areas the bill would typically address (if included in full) might involve:
- Authorizing DIFW to create or adapt outdoor education curricula for schools and community groups.
- Establishing partnerships between DIFW and school districts or community organizations.
- Providing funding mechanisms, staffing roles, or administrative authority to carry out expanded programs.
- Setting goals, reporting requirements, or performance metrics for outreach efforts.
- Defining scope, audiences, and geographic reach of programs.

Note: The exact language, funding details, timelines, and implementation steps would be found in the bill’s text.

Affected Parties

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIFW) and its educational staff.

Students in schools and participants in community programs.

School districts, educators, and community organizations partnering with DIFW.

Families and communities seeking outdoor education opportunities.

Procedural History and Status

Introduced: April 8, 2025.

Referred to: Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

2025-04-28: Work Session Held; Bill TABLED.

2025-05-07: Work Session Held; Voted ONTP (Ought Not To Pass).

2025-05-22: Reported Out - ONTP.

2025-05-27: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3, Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).

Definitions:
- ONTP (Ought Not To Pass): The committee did not recommend passage.
- DEAD (Placed in Legislative Files): The bill is not advancing in the current legislative session.

Practical Implications

As of the latest status, the bill is not moving forward in the current session. If reintroduced in a future session, it would likely require new committee action and approval by both chambers.

The absence of enacted provisions means no new authority, funding, or duties for DIFW are in effect unless a similar bill is enacted in the future.

Notes

For exact provisions, funding levels, implementation timelines, and specific mechanisms, the bill text would need to be consulted.

The “DEAD” status indicates no immediate path to enactment in the current session, though amendments or new bills with similar aims could be reintroduced later.