H.R. 9344 — EDUCATE Act of 2026

This section establishes a competitive grant program for research on marijuana cultivation, harvesting, soil health, pest management, and economic development opportunities for minority farmers at 1890 institutions. It requires priority for institutions partnering with minority and small-scale farmers, reserves at least 25 percent of funds for Hispanic-serving institutions, and authorizes $5 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It also creates the Marijuana Agriculture Studies Scholarship Program, providing up to $10,000 per student annually, with $100,000 authorized each year through fiscal year 2030, and shields compliant participants from federal prosecution or loss of benefits.