On January 19, 2022, the Maryland State Legislature introduced a Bill to launch an Outdoor Preschool Licensing Pilot.
Here is a wonderful opportunity to organize and advocate for children in nature at play!
Establishing the Outdoor Preschool License Pilot Program in the Maryland State Department of Education to license outdoor, nature-based early learning and child care programs in order to expand access to affordable, high-quality early learning programs and to investigate the benefits of outdoor, nature-based classrooms; requiring the Department to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2024, with its findings and recommendations for modifying or expanding the Pilot Program; etc.
Want to help? Write a letter. Here is a template.
Research to support nature-based learning:
1. Children and Nature Network:
2. Wild Life Trust: Nature Nurtures Children Report
Did you see our blog post on the reasons to protect nature from our advisory board member, William Crain?
State:
MarylandInterests:
Early Childhood Education, Play, Play-Based Teaching And LearningSubmitted on:
January 30, 2022Contact Email:
Resources
Resource Url:
https://legiscan.com/MD/bill/HB376/2022