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FL H1337

FL H1337
Student Access to Internet Connections and Technology


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Introduced
01/07/2022
In Committee
01/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to student access to internet connections and technology; creating s. 1000.09, F.S.; establishing the Digital Inclusion Technology Development Initiative; providing the purpose and goal of the initiative; providing for funding; requiring the initiative to submit an annual report by a specified date to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Commissioner of Education; establishing the Initiative Educational Technology Advisory Council; providing for the meetings, membership, terms of office, and compensation of the council; providing for expiration of the initiative; providing appropriations; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Digital Inclusion Technology Development Initiative, a partnership between the Department of Education and an organization, to develop technologies and approaches to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all students in Florida have access to quality internet connections and the technology needed for their education. The bill creates the Initiative Educational Technology Advisory Council, which includes representatives from various stakeholders, to provide guidance to the initiative. The bill appropriates $3 million annually from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Education for the implementation of the initiative from the 2022-2023 fiscal year through the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)

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