# Plain Language Summary: No Child Left Inside Act of 2022

This bill is designed to get kids spending more time outdoors and connecting with nature. The core idea is that many children today spend too much time indoors—whether in classrooms, homes, or in front of screens—and are missing out on the benefits of outdoor activities and environmental education. The bill aims to change that by encouraging and supporting outdoor learning experiences, nature-based programs, and environmental education in schools and communities.

The legislation does this by providing funding and support for various outdoor and environmental education initiatives. Schools and organizations can use these resources to create outdoor classrooms, field trips to natural areas, and hands-on environmental learning programs. The bill also encourages partnerships between schools and parks, forests, and other natural spaces so that students can learn directly from nature rather than just reading about it in textbooks. Additionally, it supports training for teachers and educators so they can effectively teach outdoors and help students develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues.

Who this affects includes students of all ages, teachers, schools, and community organizations that work with young people. Parents might see their children participating in more outdoor field trips and nature-based learning. Teachers gain access to resources and training to incorporate outdoor education into their curriculum. The bill essentially recognizes that outdoor time and environmental education have real benefits for children's physical health, mental wellbeing, and understanding of the natural world—and it puts money and support behind making those experiences more available to all kids, not just those whose families can afford private outdoor programs.

No Child Left Inside Act of 2022

Reed, Jack

No Child Left Inside Act of 2022 This bill provides support for environmental literacy and environmental education programs in elementary and secondary schools, including by directing the Department of Education to award grants for (1) implementing state environmental literacy plans, and (2) establishing or expanding outdoor school education programs.