This legislation, known as the "Thriving Community Gardens Act," amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand the permissible uses of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants . Specifically, it authorizes these grants to be utilized for the development and maintenance of school or community gardens , integrating them into efforts to promote healthy, active lifestyles for students alongside nutritional and physical education. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Education collect data from local educational agencies that implement these garden programs. Based on this collected information, the Secretary is required to identify and publish best practices for the development and maintenance of community gardens on a publicly accessible Department of Education website, with regular updates to ensure relevance and effectiveness.