§9932. Network established; administration; composition
The Maine Green Schools Network is established within the department to support environmental education and initiatives within public schools and school administrative units as described in section 9933.
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1.
Administration.
The department shall administer the network. In administering the network, the department may collaborate with the following entities:
A.
A nonprofit organization in this State that supports environmental awareness, accountability and action through fostering youth leadership, supporting educators, prioritizing research and evaluation, shifting culture and advancing transformational policy;
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B.
Other state agencies;
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C.
Tribal governments; and
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D.
Nonprofit organizations that support environmental, outdoor and climate learning programs, traditional ecological knowledge, local procurement and other experiential learning initiatives in public schools and school administrative units.
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2.
Network composition.
The department may, subject to availability of funds, invite the following individuals to participate in the network:
A.
The director of green schools within the department;
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B.
The climate education specialist within the department;
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C.
The Wabanaki studies specialist within the department;
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D.
One educator with experience teaching in a public elementary or secondary school in the State;
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E.
One school administrator employed at a school administrative unit in the State;
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F.
A member of the public;
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G.
A representative from a climate education nonprofit organization;
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H.
A representative from a career and technical school;
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I.
A representative from the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future with expertise in youth engagement or climate education; and
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J.
A representative from the Department of Environmental Protection.
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The department may invite additional individuals or organizations to participate in the network.
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SECTION HISTORY
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