EDUCATE Act of 2026 authorizes marijuana agricultural research at 1890 institutions and establishes a scholarship program for students in related.
The EDUCATE Act of 2026 amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to authorize a marijuana agricultural research program at 1890 institutions. It allocates $5,000,000 annually from 2026 to 2030 for research on cultivation, processing, and related topics. A portion of these funds is reserved for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions. The Act also establishes a Marijuana Agriculture Studies Scholarship Program, awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in marijuana or hemp agriculture.
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