HB 4895 – Mandated Climate Change Education

Provides that, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, every public high school shall require a unit of instruction addressing climate change in either a required science class or a required social studies class. Sets forth what the unit of instruction shall include. 

Current Bill Status: Passed

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