California

California is building momentum toward statewide adoption through collaboration between leading climate education organizations and policymakers.

• Led by UndauntedK12 and Ten Strands
• Legislation in progress in the 2026 session, introduced through Senate Bill 1048
• Integrates with existing curriculum frameworks

Colorado

Colorado became the first state to adopt the Seal of Climate Literacy through legislation in 2024, championed by Lyra and supported by educators, students, and policymakers statewide.

Year 1 (2024-2025):

• 14+ Local Education Providers conferred the Seal
• 1/3 of those being rural or small rural
• 426+ students earned the Seal

Year 2 (2025-2026):

• 26+ Local Education Providers are conferring the Seal
• 54% of conferring LEPs are rural or small rural
• 1200+ students are projected to earn the Seal in Spring of 2026

Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi is advancing the Seal through state legislation supported by youth leaders and environmental policymakers.

• Introduced as HB1925 in January 2026
• Named a top priority of the Environmental Caucus
• Backed by the Hawaiʻi State Youth Commission
• Key champions include Hawai’i State Youth Commission, Climate Future Forum, and Mia Nishiguchi—the student State Board of Education Representative

Illinois

• Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2013
• Seven Generations Ahead + youth coalition are exploring

Massachusetts

• Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2016
• Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education is exploring

Maryland

• Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2016
• EarthDay.org is exploring

Maine

Maine introduced the Seal through state education regulation, creating a pathway for districts to recognize student climate leadership.

• Enacted through the Maine Department of Education in March of 2026
• Implementation supported by Maine Environmental Education Association

Minnesota

Minnesota is advancing climate literacy through statewide collaboration between educators, state leaders, and community partners. By adopting the Seal of Climate Literacy, Minnesota is supporting students with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience needed to navigate climate-related challenges and opportunities—both locally and beyond.

• Legislation was introduced in 2026 through House File 3557 and identical Senate File 3659 and is anticipated to carry over in 2027.
• The legislation is authored by Representative Larry Kraft and Senator Steve Cwodzinski.
• Champions: Minnesota Alliance With Youth and Minnesota Youth Council

New Jersey

New Jersey is building statewide support for the Seal through partnerships among educators, students, and environmental education leaders.

• Championed by the Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education
• Growing coalition of educators, policymakers, and students
• Legislation anticipated in 2027

Nevada

• Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2015
• Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada is exploring

Oregon

• Seal of Biliteracy established through the State Department of Education in 2016
• Oregon Educators for Climate Education is exploring

Virginia

• Seal of Biliteracy established through legislation in 2015; six other Seals established through the State Board of Education 
• EarthDay.org is exploring

Wisconsin

• Seal of Biliteracy established through the Department of Public Instruction in 2015
• Department of Public Instruction is exploring