CA AB988

Establishes the Outdoor Environmental Education and Recreation Grants Program by March 30, 2016, to award grants to public and nonprofit organizations for increasing outdoor recreation and educational access for underserved and at-risk populations

Requires the Director of Parks and Recreation to develop criteria, procedures, and accountability measures for the program, with priority given to programs serving students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, foster youth, and limited English proficient pupils

Prioritizes funding for programs demonstrating partnerships, healthy lifestyle contributions, curriculum alignment to California science standards, environmental stewardship, STEM integration, and service learning components

Creates the California Youth Outdoor Education Account within the State Park and Recreation Fund, continuously appropriated for program purposes, and permits acceptance of private donations and funding to offset program costs

Requires annual reporting to legislative budget and fiscal committees beginning September 1, 2017, including data on children served, grant recipients, partnerships formed, and unmet demand