105 ILCS 415/ Conservation Education Act.
(105 ILCS 415/0.01) (from Ch. 122, par. 698.01)
Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Conservation Education Act.
(Source: P.A. 86‑1324.) |
(105 ILCS 415/1) (from Ch. 122, par. 698.1)
Sec. 1. Definitions: as used in this Act:
(a) "State agency" means the Board of Trustees of |
| the University of Illinois, the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University, the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Governors State University, the Board of Trustees of Northeastern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University, boards of education and boards of directors of public schools, elected State officers and departments, boards and commissions and other agencies of State government. | |
(b) "School" means any school or class established |
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(Source: P.A. 89‑4, eff. 1‑1‑96.) |
(105 ILCS 415/2) (from Ch. 122, par. 698.2)
Sec. 2. There is hereby established a Division of Conservation Education under the State Board of Education.
(Source: P.A. 81‑1508.) |
(105 ILCS 415/3) (from Ch. 122, par. 698.3)
Sec. 3. Advisory Board.
(a) An Advisory Board is hereby established consisting of the Director of Agriculture, the Director of Natural Resources, the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, the State Superintendent of Education, the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Director of Public Health, the Director of Nuclear Safety, the Director of the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, and 4 members to be appointed by the Governor. The appointed members shall consist of: a representative of the colleges and universities of the State of Illinois, a member of a soil conservation district within the State of Illinois, a classroom teacher who has won the Conservation Teacher of the Year Award, and a representative of business and industry. All appointive members shall be appointed for terms of 3 years except when an appointment is made to fill a vacancy, in which case the appointment shall be made by the Governor for the unexpired term of the position vacant. In selecting the appointive members of the Advisory Board, the Governor shall give due consideration to the recommendations of such professional organizations as are concerned with the conservation education program. Members of the Advisory Board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the administration of the Act. Each of the members serving ex officio may designate a person to serve in his or her place.
(b) The Advisory Board shall select its own Chairman, establish rules and procedures not inconsistent with this Act and shall keep a record of matters transpiring at all meetings. The Board shall hold regular meetings at least 4 times each year and special meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairman or any 3 members of the Board. All matters coming before the Board shall be decided by a majority vote of those present at any meeting.
(c) The Advisory Board from time to time shall make recommendations concerning the conservation education program within the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 94‑793, eff. 5‑19‑06.)
(105 ILCS 415/4) (from Ch. 122, par. 698.4)
Sec. 4. The Division shall have the power and it shall be its duty:
A. To cooperate with the Federal government and State agencies engaged in a program of adult education to the extent and in the manner necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
B. To promote and aid in the establishment of schools and classes within the State, for the purpose of teaching the methods of conservation of wildlife, forests, timber lands, minerals and scenic and recreational areas, soil and water concerning which the Departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the State of Illinois have an interest. The Division may establish and operate branches of such schools at any location in this State determined by the Division to be suitable therefor and as the public convenience may require.
C. To cooperate with other State or Federal agencies in the operation of schools and branches thereof in developing and teaching a conservation education program and with the approval of any State agency affected, may use the facilities under the control or custody of any other State agency. All State agencies are granted authority to permit the use of their facilities for such purpose and to cooperate with the Division in the development and teaching of conservation education programs.
D. To establish courses to be taught in the conservation education program, with the advice of the Advisory Board.
(Source: P.A. 89‑445, eff. 2‑7‑96.) |
(105 ILCS 415/5) (from Ch. 122, par. 698.5)
Sec. 5. The conservation education program shall be open to any persons interested in the courses offered in any school or branch thereof.
The Division shall encourage the establishment of classes and sponsors of classes established may make reasonable charges to persons enrolled in such schools for the cost of any board, lodging, textbooks and other text materials, field trip transportation and student activity costs furnished in connection with such schools but such charges shall not exceed the actual per capita expense of furnishing the same.
(Source: Laws 1963, p. 1104.) |
(105 ILCS 415/7) (from Ch. 122, par. 698.7)
Sec. 7. With the approval of the Advisory Board the Division shall promulgate, and from time to time may change, reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, for the proper administration of the Act. Such rules and regulations and changes therein shall be filed and shall become effective as provided by "The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act", approved September 22, 1975, as amended.
(Source: P.A. 83‑333.) |