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WA HB1365
Procuring and supporting appropriate computers and devices for public school students and instructional staff.
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Introduced
01/25/2021
01/25/2021
In Committee
04/02/2021
04/02/2021
Crossed Over
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Passed
04/26/2021
04/26/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to procuring and supporting appropriate computers and devices for public school students and instructional staff; 3 amending RCW 28A.650.020, 28A.635.060, 28A.650.010, and 82.32.145; 4 reenacting and amending RCW 28A.650.015; adding new sections to 5 chapter 28A.650 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.710 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.715 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW; creating a 8 new section; repealing RCW 28A.650.025 and 28A.650.030; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve access to learning devices and digital literacy for public school students and staff. Key provisions include:
1. Defining "learning device" as an internet-accessible computer, tablet, or other device with appropriate software and telecommunications capabilities.
2. Requiring educational service districts to provide technology consultation, procurement, and training to local school districts, including negotiating purchasing and leasing of learning devices and related services.
3. Establishing a grant program through the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to help school districts attain a 1:1 student-to-device ratio, expand technology training, and develop capacity for digital navigation services for students and families.
4. Requiring the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to collect and analyze data on technology initiatives and report on the state's progress in improving student access to learning devices and digital literacy.
5. Creating a grant program to support media literacy and digital citizenship curricula and professional learning communities in school districts.
The overall goal is to address disparities in student access to technology and digital skills, which were amplified by the shift to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (35)
Mia Gregerson (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
April Berg (D),
Steve Bergquist (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Dan Bronoske (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Eileen Cody (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Laurie Dolan (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Drew Hansen (D),
Kirsten Harris-Talley (D),
Jesse Johnson (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Mari Leavitt (D),
John Lovick (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Melanie Morgan (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Bill Ramos (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Mike Sells (D),
Tana Senn (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Monica Stonier (D),
Jamila Taylor (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Emily Wicks (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/25/2021. (on 05/13/2021)
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