Article 4. Grants For Conservation Education of California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 4.

The governing board of any school district, a county superintendent of schools, the governing board of any community college district, and any regional conservation education center which may be established may apply to the Conservation Education Service for planning and implementation grants for purposes of conservation education.

In applying for grants pursuant to Section 8750, the governing board of any school district, a county superintendent of schools, the governing board of any community college district, and regional conservation centers shall assign priority to programs of in-service training in conservation education for teachers through cooperation with appropriate community, state, and federal agencies and university and college teacher education programs.

Public universities and colleges maintaining teacher education programs may apply to the Conservation Education Service for grants to support special programs designed to provide preservice training for teachers in environmental control and the wise use of resources.

State and local agencies, including cities, counties, regional boards and commissions, and special districts may apply to the Conservation Education Service for grants for programs to enhance conservation education in the public schools.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction, upon the recommendation of the Conservation Education Service, is authorized to make grants pursuant to this article. Grants may also be made for the development of materials for use in the public schools, for support of education programs, and for special assistance to school districts, any regional conservation education centers which may be established, or county superintendents of schools in conjunction with approved programs.