GO Ag Act

The GO Ag Act (HR 7731) creates a federal grant program to fund new agricultural education programs in secondary schools. It provides competitive grants of up to $100,000 per applicant for 5 years, requiring schools to demonstrate how programs will serve all students - including special populations - and align with existing career education standards. Grants cover curriculum development, equipment, and materials but cannot fund programs already operating or prepare students exclusively for one employer. The bill authorizes $5 million through fiscal year 2027 to support these new initiatives.