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HB 1734

Concerning outdoor learning grants to expand and improve the delivery of outdoor learning opportunities.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Adam Bernbaum and 11 co-sponsors

Washington establishes outdoor learning grants to expand educational opportunities outdoors, promoting student engagement and environmental literacy through competitive funding.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM.
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Bill Summary · HB 1734

Legislative bill overview

HB 1734 establishes a grant program to fund outdoor learning opportunities in Washington state. The bill aims to expand and improve outdoor educational experiences, likely through funding distributed to schools, nonprofits, or educational organizations that deliver outdoor learning programming.

Why is this important

Outdoor learning has documented benefits for student engagement, physical health, and environmental literacy. A dedicated grant program could address disparities in access to outdoor education, particularly in under-resourced school districts where such programming is limited or absent due to budget constraints.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and amount unclear: The bill's fiscal impact and whether it requires new appropriations or reallocates existing funds has not been specified in available information
  • Program design details missing: Without seeing the full text, it's uncertain how grants would be distributed, what activities qualify, and whether there are accountability measures for outcomes
  • Competing budget priorities: In tight budget cycles, education funding requests compete with other state needs, and some may question whether this is the highest-priority education investment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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