Summary North Dakota HB 1013 (Open States or North Dakota Legislature) clarifies the state funding formula for aid to school districts and requires long-distance learning and educational technology funds to be transferred to the general fund of the school district. Legislative Analysis HB 1013 addresses the state funding formula for money paid to each school…
Archives for April 2014
In Plain English: NC SB 168
Summary North Carolina SB 168 (Open States or North Carolina Legislature) requires that all students preparing to teach are proficient in using digital and other instructional technologies in order to provide high-quality, integrated digital teaching and learning to all students. Legislative Analysis SB 168 seeks to improve the rigor and relevance of teacher license renewal…
14 Apr 2014
In Plain English: NC HB 334
Summary North Carolina HB 334 (Open States or North Carolina Legislature) allows a county to use state lottery funds for digital learning expenses, such as school connectivity, digital textbooks and instructional resources, digital devices, and associated ongoing professional development for teachers. Legislative Analysis HB 334 applies only to Buncombe County, but it is a good…
14 Apr 2014
In Plain English: AK SB 18
Summary Alaska SB 18 (Open States or Alaska Legislature) is the state’s capital budget for the fiscal year 2014. The budget includes numerous appropriations to schools for the purchase of educational technology equipment and software. Legislative Analysis AK SB 18 includes numerous appropriations to schools for the purchase of a wide variety of educational technology…
14 Apr 2014
In Plain English: WV HB 3157
Summary West Virginia HB 3157 (Open States or West Virginia Legislature) amends the education system and seeks to restore the authority, flexibility, and capacity of schools and school systems to improve student learning. It promotes the hiring of technology specialists and increases funding for instructional technology. Legislative Analysis WV HB 3157 makes adjustments to how…
3 Apr 2014
In Plain English: WV HB 2014
Summary West Virginia HB 2014 (Open States or West Virginia Legislature) is the budget appropriations bill for fiscal year 2014. Legislative Analysis WV HB 2014, the state’s budget bill for 2014, includes several appropriations that support digital learning. The State Department of Education receives $2 million for technology system specialists, $951,003 for technology repair and…
3 Apr 2014
In Plain English: WA SB 5946
Summary Washington SB 5946 (Open States or Washington Legislature) makes changes to the Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs, defining three types of ALE courses and setting forth guidelines for how these courses should be administered and funded. Legislative Analysis Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs provide a way for students to be enrolled in public education…
2 Apr 2014
In Plain English: WA SB 5496
Summary Washington SB 5496 (Open States or Washington Legislature) sets forth guidelines for authorizing approval of online school programs in private schools. Legislative Analysis WA SB 5496 sets forth the following guidelines for private school online programs: If a private school approved by the State Board of Education seeks approval to offer and administer an…
2 Apr 2014