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Bill Details: HB 67: Grants for Digital Learning
Sponsor: Jacob L. Anderegg, Co-Sponsor:
Bill Summary:
10,000,000
o $5,000,000 of the appropriation under this section is to be used to purchase the digital content and hardware
o $5,000,000 of the appropriation under this section is to be used for the professional development
o the appropriation under this section is: ongoing, subject to availability of funds; and non-lapsing.
• General Description: This bill provides funding for local education agencies to facilitate digital learning.
• Highlighted Provisions:
o provides for grants to local education agencies for:
o the purchase of digital content and hardware;
o professional development for educators; and
o peripherals and networking equipment;
o establishes requirements for a local education agency to participate in the grant program;
o requires the State Board of Education to report on the use of the grants to facilitate digital learning; and
o repeals provisions related to grants for digital learning on July 1, 2025.
Reviewer Name: Morgan Olsen, Rating: Strongly Oppose
Reviewer Comments:
This bill, through specific funding for digital curriculum, creates bias and financial pressure towards digital learning when local level parents and schools should be objectively weighing the pros and cons of digital learning against traditional learning.
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