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Tell Congress: Cosponsor the Revitalizing Schoolyards Act

Right now, millions of kids look out their classroom windows and see a sea of cracked asphalt. No trees. No play structures. No shade from the heat.

That could change—starting today. New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich just introduced the Revitalizing Schoolyards Act of 2025, a landmark bill that would invest in the transformation of asphalt schoolyards into green, welcoming spaces for learning and play—and open them to communities when school is out.

This bill would do the following:

Fund revitalized schoolyard renovations, prioritizing the communities where this is needed most, including Tribal schools;
Boost kids’ health, learning, and access to nature;
Increase climate resilience with more trees and shade; and
Open these spaces to communities after school hours.

Our kids can’t wait. Let’s show Congress there’s nationwide support for safe, revitalized schoolyards where every child can thrive.

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RE: Support the Revitalizing Schoolyards Act of 2025

I'm writing as someone who cares deeply about the well-being of our children and the strength of our communities. Today, too many schoolyards are just hot, cracked asphalt that lack shade, trees, and safe places to play.

The Revitalizing Schoolyards Act of 2025 is an opportunity to change that. It would invest in transforming underused schoolyards into vibrant, green spaces that support students' physical and mental health, improve learning, and create vital outdoor access in neighborhoods that often lack parks.

These schoolyards won't just benefit students; they'll be open to the entire community during out-of-school hours, making them an essential shared resource.

With fewer than 1 percent of our 90,000 public schoolyards currently green and publicly accessible, this investment is urgent and overdue.

Please cosponsor the Revitalizing Schoolyards Act and help every child connect with nature right outside their school doors.

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