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title: O.C.G.A. § 20-2-304. Environmental education, recycling, and composting awareness.
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# O.C.G.A. § 20-2-304. Environmental education, recycling, and composting awareness.

(a) The Department of Education shall develop curriculum materials and resource guides for an environmental education, recycling, and composting awareness program for kindergarten through grade 12. The purpose of such program shall be to instill in students an appreciation for the environment and their place within the environment.

(b) The department shall compile and disseminate to interested persons information on successful environmental programs in this state and elsewhere in the country. The department shall include environmental education and recycling and composting awareness programs as a part of the in-service training and staff development programs for schools, school systems, and regional educational service agencies.

## History

Code 1981, § 20-2-304, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2331, § 1.

## Editor's Notes

Former Code Section 20-2-304 was based on Ga. L. 1985, p. 1657, § 1, and Ga. L. 1987, p. 1169, § 1. For present provisions concerning technical and adult education, see Code Section 20-4-10 et seq.

See the Editor’s note at the beginning of this part for information as to the redesignation of the former provisions of this Code section.