Subchapter MMM. PENNSYLVANIA CENTER FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Sec.
5.931. Purpose.
5.932. Functions.
5.933. Composition.
5.934. Relationship with other agencies.
5.935. Staffing and expenses.
The provisions of this Subchapter MMM adopted by Executive Order No. 1996-7, dated December 20, 1996, 27 Pa.B. 1782, unless otherwise noted.
The Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education is established to provide increased public and private access to quality environmental education through service, education and research.
The functions of the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education (Center) are to:
(1) Establish an environmental education computer network system to help disseminate environmental education materials and programs.
(2) Provide technical assistance for preservice teacher preparation in the area of environmental education.
(3) Provide the opportunity for professional development through continuing education.
(4) Promote the formation of partnerships with educators, schools, local officials, county conservation districts, business, industry, nonprofit citizen and environmental education organizations. In particular, the Center shall consult with the Pennsylvania Alliance for Environmental Education and National Environmental Education Advancement Project seed team members to set priorities and develop activities.
An executive committee, consisting of representatives of the Departments of Environmental Protection, Conservation and Natural Resources, Education, Community and Economic Development, State System of Higher Education, Fish and Boat Commission, Game Commission, Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Alliance for Environmental Education shall be formed and meet at least annually for the purpose of setting priorities and suggesting activities. Additional executive committee members may be added at the discretion of the executive committee.
To implement the purpose of this subchapter, the committee may request and receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or any other agency under the Governor’s jurisdiction, cooperation, information and data needed by the committee to properly carry out its powers and duties.
The agencies shall cooperate in providing staff and financial resources to the Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education.
§ 5.931. Purpose.
§ 5.932. Functions.
§ 5.933. Composition.
§ 5.934. Relationship with other agencies.
§ 5.935. Staffing and expenses.
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