Oregon Looks Ahead to Mandating Climate Education in Schools
Oregon is taking steps to become the first state in the nation to require climate change education in its public schools. A bill that would require all students in grades K-12 to receive some form of climate change education has passed the Oregon House of Representatives and is now under consideration in the Oregon Senate. If passed, Oregon would be the first state to mandate climate change education in its public schools, setting an example for other states to follow.
The proposed bill would require all public schools to incorporate climate change education into their curriculum beginning in the fall of 2023. Students would learn about the impacts of climate change, how to reduce their environmental footprint, and how to become active citizens in their communities. The bill also calls for the development of new climate change-related educational materials and the creation of a Climate Change Education Advisory Committee to provide guidance on best practices for teaching climate change.
Oregon is taking a bold step forward in making sure its citizens are educated on the science and impacts of climate change. If passed, this bill would set an important precedent for other states to follow in mandating climate change education in our public schools.
source: Phys.org