The proposed bill establishes the "Outdoor School for All" grant program aimed at enhancing outdoor educational opportunities for Minnesota students in grades 4 to 8. The legislation recognizes the declining connection of children to nature and the inequitable access to outdoor experiences based on race, income, ability, and location. It emphasizes the importance of outdoor education in fostering physical, emotional, and academic growth, and aims to provide immersive, multiday, accredited overnight educational experiences that integrate with local school curricula.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the commissioner of natural resources to administer the grant program, which will be available to accredited outdoor school providers and regional nonprofit learning centers. To qualify for funding, programs must offer a primarily outdoor-based curriculum, facilitate direct experiences with nature, and promote essential skills such as leadership and critical thinking. Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of funds from the general fund for the program in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, ensuring financial support for these educational initiatives.