Colorado’s proposal for a “seal of climate literacy” passes the legislature
Publisher: In-Sight Publishing
Publisher Founding: September 1, 2014
Publisher Location: Fort Langley, Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Publication: Critical Science Newswire
Original Link: https://ncse.ngo/colorados-proposal-seal-climate-literacy-passes-legislature
Publication Date: May 8, 2024
Organization: National Center for Science Education
Organization Description: The National Center for Science Education promotes and defends accurate and effective science education because everyone deserves to engage with the evidence. One day, students of all ages will be scientifically literate, teachers will be prepared and empowered to teach accurate science, and scientific thinking and decision-making will ensure that all life can thrive and overcome challenges to our shared future.
By Glenn Branch
Colorado’s Senate Bill 14, which would authorize local school districts to grant a high school diploma endorsement in climate literacy, passed the House of Representatives on a 44-19-2 vote on May 3, 2024, having previously passed the Senate, as NCSE previously reported. The seal of climate literacy would be granted “to graduating students who demonstrate mastery in climate literacy and attain green skills or technical green skills.”
Climate literacy is defined in the bill as “an understanding of the essential principles of the earth’s climate system, assessing scientifically credible climate information, learning to communicate about the climate in a meaningful manner, and making informed and responsible decisions regarding actions that may affect the climate.” The bill presumably now is bound for the desk of Governor Jared Polis.
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