§9931. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
                                     
                                [PL 2025, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]
              
                  1. 
                                Green school. 
                                "Green school" means a public school that shows exemplary progress in the following areas:
                                     
                                
                
                  A.
                                        Supporting the work of school administrative units to increase efficiencies in and reduce carbon emissions from buildings, energy systems, transportation, food use and landscaping;
                                     
                                [PL 2025, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]
                
                  B.
                                        Constructing an engaging support system and framework for environmental literacy through networking and sharing curriculum units, projects and outdoor activities between educators in this State;
                                     
                                [PL 2025, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]
                
                  C.
                                        Establishing a continuous pathway for career exploration and skill development in climate-ready fields; and
                                     
                                [PL 2025, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]
                
                  D.
                                        Building strong and lasting leadership within youth, educators, administrators and community members to support the initiatives described in this subsection.
                                     
                                [PL 2025, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]
                For the purposes of this subsection, "climate-ready fields" means occupational fields related to climate or clean energy.
                                     
                                
                [PL 2025, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]
              
                  2. 
                                Network. 
                                "Network" means the Maine Green Schools Network.
                                     
                                
                [PL 2025, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]
              
                  3. 
                                Student. 
                                "Student" means an individual enrolled in prekindergarten to grade 12 in a public school or school administrative unit.
                                     
                                
                [PL 2025, c. 422, §1 (NEW).]
              
                        SECTION HISTORY
                        
            PL 2025, c. 422, §1 (NEW).