Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-12.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 24, May 15, 2024
Rule 571-12.4 - [Effective until 6/5/2024] Definitions

"Board" means the resource enhancement and protection (REAP) conservation education program board.

"Conservation education programs" means programs developed for formal (K-12 students), nonformal (preschool, adult and continuing education) and higher education (postsecondary and adult) programs, within the subject areas of natural resource conservation and environmental protection.

"Department" means the department of natural resources.

"Director" means the director of the department of natural resources.

"Educator" means any person who teaches environmental/conservation education. This may apply to certified teachers, governmental or private naturalists or education specialists, or others so determined by the board.

"Environmental/conservation education materials " means materials that are developed or produced that provide knowledge, skills, processes and strategies that enhance Iowa citizens' understanding of natural resources conservation and environmental issues.

"Stipends for Iowa educators who participate in innovative conservation education programs " may include tuition cost, acceptable food and lodging costs, substitute teacher costs, mileage expenses or separate allowances when applicable for educators to attend board-approved environmental/conservation education workshops, in-service programs and conferences, and other costs as approved by the board.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-12.4