Green Cleaning Schools Act

The Green Cleaning Schools Act (Public Act 095-0084) became effective August 13, 2007, making Illinois the second state in the nation (after New York) to require the purchase and use of environmentally sensitive cleaning supplies in schools. The purpose of the Act is to protect students, teachers, staff, and other school building occupants by improving indoor air quality and reducing harmful exposure to chemicals in cleaning products.

Illinois Sustainable Schools Compact

The new Illinois Sustainable Schools Compact program launched on January 31, 2008 features best practices that K-12 schools can voluntarily pursue to achieve greater environmental sustainability. Click here to see a list of participating Illinois schools. Lt. Governor Quinn wants to challenge all Illinois schools to consider and pursue these practices, helping our communities and our state lead the way to a greener, cleaner future.

Click here to view the Illinois Sustainable Schools Compact. Schools as well as districts can check off up to 12 practices to participate, including things on the list the school or district is already doing. Those who wish to participate should print two copies of the compact, have the principal sign the documents after checking off practices the school is now pursuing and aims to pursue, then mail both copies to:

Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Attn: Jon Zirkle
Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph
Suite 15-200
Chicago, IL 60601-3220

Lt. Governor Quinn will sign both copies, keep one on file, then mail one copy back to the school.

We look forward to your participation!

First Illinois Schools to Sign the Compact

• Albany Park Multicultural Academy
• Carl Schurz High School
• Notre Dame High School
• Science & Arts Academy
• St. Agnes of Bohemia Catholic School
• UNO Charter School Network

Other Participating Schools

• Apple River Middle School
• Big Picture High School - Back of the Yards
• Bradley-Bouronnais Community High School
• Bureau Valley Unit District 340
• Christopher School
• Community Unit School District 300
• Dundee-Crown High School
• Elgin High School
• Highland Park High School
• Kenwood Elementary School
• Lane Technical High School
• Manley Career Academy High School
• New Trier Township High School District 203
• Robert C. Hill Elementary School
• Roberto Clemente Community Academy
• Robeson Elementary School
• Rock Island High School
• St. Monica Academy
• St. Sylvester School
• Tarkington School of Excellence
• Warren Elementary School
• Warren Jr/Sr. High School
• Warren Township High School
• Westview Elementary School