Summary Maryland SB 283 (Open States or Maryland Legislature) establishes that the Maryland Advisory Council for Virtual Learning must consist of certain members, including two representatives of virtual learning providers, one school teacher engaged in digital instruction, and one parent of a student participating in digital learning opportunities. Among other things it also establishes the…
In Plain English: MD HB 100
Summary Maryland HB 100 (Open States or Maryland Legislature) provides that $3,500, 000 of the General Fund Appropriation be made for the purpose of the Digital Learning Innovation Fund and will not to be expended until the Maryland Department of Education reports on the standards used to allocate the funds. The report must include a…
18 Apr 2014
In Plain English: ME LD 1509
Summary Maine LD 1509 (Open States or Maine Legislature) establishes the Digital Literacy Fund Z130. The fund will provide support for the development of a technical assistance program that designs instructional materials for promoting digital literacy, as well as teacher professional development and training in the use of online learning resources. The program will also…
18 Apr 2014
In Plain English: AL HB 166
Summary Alabama HB 166 (Open States or Alabama Legislature) is an education appropriations bill for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. It allocates $20.2 million for an At-Risk Student program, including $750,000 for the Alabama Student Information Management System (ASIMS). The legislation also provides funding for District Technology Coordinator positions. Legislative Analysis AL HB…
17 Apr 2014
In Plain English: NM HB 2
Summary New Mexico HB 2 (Open States or New Mexico Legislature) is the General Appropriation Act of 2013. The bill appropriates $1,500,000 to establish a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiative. The initiative will provide stipends to incentivize qualified teachers to teach STEM courses. Legislative Analysis HB 2 funds the STEM Teacher Initiative, created…
17 Apr 2014
In Plain English: SD HB 1164
Summary South Dakota HB 1164 (Open States or South Dakota Legislature) establishes a classroom innovation grant program. The grant will provide funding for classroom innovation using technology to enhance student learning. The bill appropriates $500,000 for the distribution of the grants. Legislative Analysis SD HB 1164 establishes a classroom innovation grant program through the Department…
15 Apr 2014
In Plain English: ND HB 1013
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…
14 Apr 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