# 119-hr-8303: Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026

119-hr-8303, Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8303
- Congress: 119
- Title: Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 19
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This bill would create grants to transform schoolyards into park-like outdoor classrooms and community spaces.** It would fund two-stage planning and implementation grants and give competitive priority to high-poverty and tribal schools. - Students and families would gain access to revitalized schoolyards that support hands-on learning, nature play, ecological features, and improved health and social opportunities at elementary and secondary schools. - Local educational agencies, educational service agencies, and qualified nonprofits could apply for a planning grant followed by a conditional implementation grant. An eligible entity could receive up to $1 million in total awards and each grant phase may last up to 2 years. - Tribal and Bureau of Indian Education schools would get a guaranteed share, with 5 percent of appropriated funds reserved for the Department of the Interior to support tribally operated or BIE-linked schools. A federal clearinghouse would compile designs, best practices, expert input, and links to state and local resources to guide schools and partners.

## Cosponsors (19)

- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] (D-IN), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] (D-NM), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- How yearly schoolyard money is split: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would authorize "such sums as may be necessary" for FY2027 through FY2031 to run the program. Each year 5% of the money would be reserved for Bureau of Indian Education or tribally operated schools through the Department of the Interior. Of the remaining money each year, 30% wo…
- Two-year schoolyard grants with $1,000,000 cap: benefit, medium. If enacted, grants would run in two-year cohorts. Eligible groups could get a planning grant in year one and, if funds are available and the Secretary finds the project viable, an implementation grant in year two. Each planning or implementation grant could last up to two years, for a combined maxi…
- National outdoor learning clearinghouse: benefit, low. If enacted, the Secretary would maintain a public clearinghouse of outdoor learning examples and best practices. It would include input from nonprofits, professionals, and community experts. The clearinghouse would link to State and local resources, design and maintenance guidance, lesson plans, an…
- Planning grants for schoolyard designs: benefit, low. If enacted, planning grants would pay for developing a concept plan and design documents for school outdoor spaces. Plans would require school and public input, ADA accessibility, ecological and learning goals, drawings, cost estimates, partner lists, and long-term maintenance plans. Plans should p…
- Schoolyard build grants with 20% match: mixed, medium. If enacted, implementation grants would pay to build approved schoolyard plans. Recipients could use up to 25% of an implementation grant for professional development and staff or partner support for stewardship. In general, recipients would need to provide a 20% non-Federal match, but the Secretar…

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- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-8303 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8303)

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- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8303 (as of 2026-09-21).