In May 2006 Governor Jennifer Granholm signed the “Michigan Green School Act.” This act grants “Michigan Green School” designation to any public or private school in Michigan which meet certain criteria. This law is known as the Michigan Green School Law (a bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 2511.) This legislation further states that “A COUNTY SHALL DESIGNATE A DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY OR THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY TO ACCEPT AND CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION UNDER SUBSECTION (1).”
This year we are attempting to renew our certification for the 2009-2010 school year. In addition to an extensive recycling program, we also have formed a Green School Committee. On the committee is a student (Nicholas Storms) who is assisting us with student needs. We are in the process of adopting a killer whale this year.
House Bill 5554 "GREEN SCHOOL" DESIGNATION
Introduced on January 18, 2006 by Rep. Joe Hune, to create a state designation of green school for schools that apply and demonstrate that they follow the Michigan 25 Points of Energy and Environmental Savings Activities