State legislators have powerful opportunities to promote healthy, high-performing schools through legislative activities and innovative community partnerships. At the 2009 Green Schools State Legislative Summit, leading state lawmakers discussed a range of ideas to include in USGBC’s menu of legislative options for green schools. These options have since been updated to include recent legislative action reflecting current national priorities, including more in-depth financing models, as well as opportunities to green existing buildings, promote children’s health and encourage environmental literacy.
