1. 1. The Council shall:

   1. (a) Establish and administer a program to award a designation to:

      1. (1) Schools in this State which provide to pupils outdoor education programs that meet the standards developed pursuant to NRS 407A.5835; and
      2. (2) A teacher in this State as Outdoor Educator of the Year.
   2. (b) Provide opportunities for educators to receive training concerning outdoor education by developing such training or identifying and making available to schools information concerning opportunities for such training.
   3. (c) Provide technical assistance to support schools and school districts interested in developing initiatives for outdoor education. In providing such assistance, the Council shall prioritize schools with the least access to nature.
   4. (d) Identify sources of federal money and grants to support outdoor education in this State.

2. 2. The Division:

   1. (a) Shall, to the extent possible, provide the Council with such administrative support as is necessary to assist the Council in carrying out its duties; and
   2. (b) May accept gifts, grants and donations from any source to support the work of the Council.

(Added to NRS by 2025, 2439)