Creates the Green Cleaning Schools Act. Requires the Illinois Green Government Coordinating Council (IGGCC), in consultation with other agencies, to establish and amend on an annual basis guidelines and specifications for environmentally-sensitive cleaning and maintenance products for use in school facilities. Provides that by no later than 90 days after implementation of the guidelines and specifications, all elementary and secondary public and non-public schools shall establish a green cleaning policy and exclusively purchase and use environmentally-sensitive cleaning products pursuant to the guidelines and specifications, except that a school may deplete its existing cleaning and maintenance supply stocks and implement the new requirements in the procurement cycle for the following school year. Provides for dissemination of the guidelines and specifications to schools. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
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Honors Charles Frank for his leadership, vision, and commitment to the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago and the entire Jewish community.
Congratulates James Conlon, Music Director of Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, on being honored by the Anti-Defamation League with the Crystal Globe Award.
Congratulates Robert Franz on the occasion of his retirement as Deerfield Village Manager.
Proclaims May 27, 2007 as Rachel Carson Day throughout the State, and urges citizens of the State to focus their attention on the potentially serious hazards associated with chemical pesticides.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning sulfur dioxide emission standards.
Congratulates Barbara Whitney Carr, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Botanic Garden, on her retirement.
Congratulates the many staff members and volunteers at the Chicago Botanic Garden on the 35th anniversary of the Garden.
Proclaims May 2, 2007 as Catch Your Breath Day in the State of Illinois.
Congratulates Wendy Abrams on receiving the Environmental Leadership Award from the Illinois League of Conservation Voters.