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In this Act: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means— (A) a local educational agency; (B) an educational service agency; or (C) a nonprofit organization that has expertise in outdoor learning, nature play, spaces, or outdoor education working in partnership with a local educational agency. (2) ESEA terms The terms educational service agency, elementary school, high school, local educational agency, and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (3) Revitalized schoolyard The term revitalized schoolyard — (A) means a park-like outdoor environment at an elementary school or secondary school that has been updated to— (i) strengthen local ecological systems; (ii) provide a range of hands-on learning resources; and (iii) foster nature play and social opportunities while enhancing the health and well-being of children and adults; and (B) may— (i) include— (I) trees and plants where children can access them; (II) cultivated gardens; (III) outdoor meeting and gathering areas; and (IV) other elements designed by, and for, the students and the surrounding community; and (ii) serve as a facility for shared public use. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (5) Shared public use The term shared public use means use as public facility that, to the extent feasible, is open and accessible to the public, outside of school hours, but during daylight hours.