AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS.

Plain English Breakdown

The exact amount and distribution of funds are not detailed in the bill text.

Money for Farming Classes in Schools

This law provides money from the state's main fund to help local school boards cover costs related to regional agricultural science and technology centers.

What This Bill Does

• Provides funding from the General Fund to the Department of Education.
• The funds are used by local school boards for regional agricultural science and technology centers.

Who It Names or Affects

• School districts with or planning vocational agricultural programs
• Students participating in farming classes

Terms To Know

Vocational Agricultural Programs

Classes and activities that teach students about farming, agriculture, and related skills.

Regional Agricultural Science and Technology Centers

Special facilities where students can learn more about science and technology in the context of farming and agriculture.

Limits and Unknowns

• The exact amount of funding is not specified.
• It's unclear which specific schools or programs will receive the funds.

Official Summary Text

To assist school districts with funding for vocational agricultural programs in schools.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 529 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5072
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 529

Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS

Introduced by:
REP. REDDINGTON-HUGHES, 66th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR VOCATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That the sum of ___ dollars be appropriated to the Department of 1
Education, from the General Fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2
2027, for the costs to local boards of education for regional agricultural 3
science and technology centers. 4
Statement of Purpose:
To assist school districts with funding for vocational agricultural
programs in schools.