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105 ILCS 5/27-13.1 (105 ILCS 5/27-13.1) (from Ch. 122, par. 27-13.1) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 103-837) Sec. 27-13.1. In every public school there shall be instruction, study and
discussion of current problems and needs in the conservation of natural
resources, including but not limited to air pollution, water pollution,
waste reduction and recycling, the
effects of excessive use of pesticides, preservation of wilderness areas,
forest management, protection of wildlife and humane care of domestic
animals.(Source: P.A. 86-229.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 103-837) Sec. 27-13.1. Environmental education. (a) In every public school there shall be instruction, study and discussion of current problems and needs in the conservation of natural resources, including but not limited to air pollution, water pollution, waste reduction and recycling, the effects of excessive use of pesticides, preservation of wilderness areas, forest management, protection of wildlife and humane care of domestic animals. (b) Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, every public school shall provide instruction on climate change, which shall include, but not be limited to, identifying the environmental and ecological impacts of climate change on individuals and communities and evaluating solutions for addressing and mitigating the impact of climate change and shall be in alignment with State learning standards, as appropriate. The State Board of Education shall, subject to appropriation, prepare and make available multi-disciplinary instructional resources and professional learning opportunities for educators that may be used to meet the requirements of this subsection (b).(Source: P.A. 103-837, eff. 7-1-25.) |
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