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This bill establishes a new school connectivity grant program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The program will provide grants to school districts, subject to available funding, specifically aimed at upgrading cellular connectivity in schools across the state. School districts can apply for these grants by following application procedures defined by the DESE commissioner. Additionally, the bill requires DESE to conduct a comprehensive study within two years of the act's passage, which will assess the impact and effectiveness of the grant funds in participating school districts and provide recommendations for improving the grant distribution process. The study results must be reported to various legislative bodies, including the clerks of the House and Senate, the committees on ways and means, and the joint committee on education. The primary goal of this legislation is to improve digital connectivity infrastructure in schools, potentially enhancing educational technology access and communication capabilities for students and staff.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H745