Tennessee § 68-211-845 - Promotion of education concerning solid waste management.

§ 68-211-845. Promotion of education concerning solid waste management.

In order to promote education of children in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12) concerning solid waste management, source reduction and recycling, the University of Tennessee Waste Management Research and Education Institute, in conjunction with the commissioner of environment and conservation, shall: Review, evaluate and publish a list of approved curriculum materials relative to solid waste management, source reduction and recycling; Sponsor workshops on the curriculum materials for educators; Provide in-service training for teachers on solid waste management, recycling and source reduction, environmental protection and conservation of materials; and Establish peer assistance programs for teachers within a solid waste management region. Acts 1991, ch. 451, § 41; T.C.A., § 68-31-845 ; Acts 1995, ch. 501, § 3; 1999, ch. 384, § 4. Compiler's Notes. Former title 68, ch. 31, parts 1-9 were transferred to title 68, ch. 211, parts 1-9, respectively, in 1992. See the parallel reference table in § 68-211-101 for the former and new section locations. The responsibility for administering the Solid Waste Management Act was transferred from the state planning office to the department of environment and conservation; effective January 1, 1994. See Executive Order No. 54 (January 7, 1994).