Environmental Education Act

Environmental Education Act - States the finding of the Congress that environmental quality is one of the most necessary but controversial goals facing this country and its governments.

Establishes within the Office of Education an Office of Environmental Education. Provides that such office shall be responsible for the administration of a program of making grants to, and contracts with, institutions of higher education, libraries, and museums to support research and pilot projects designed to educate the public on the problems and alternative solutions related to environmental quality and ecological balance.

Provides that such office shall be responsible for the coordination of all activities of the Office of Education which are related to environmental education of the Office of the Commissioner of Education.

Establishes a National Advisory Council on Environmental Education. Provides that such Council shall advise the Commissioner of Education and the Office of Education concerning the administrator of a preparation of general regulations for and operation of programs assisted under this Act.

Authorizes the appropriation for fiscal year 1974, of $10,000,000 for carrying out the purpose of this Act.