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…
In Plain English: MD SB 461
Summary Maryland SB 461 (Open States or Maryland Legislature) requires that the development, review, and approval process of certain online courses and services must also include an assessment regarding the accessibility of the course to individuals with disabilities, including the blind. Legislative Analysis SB 461 codifies a requirement from 2012 that the development, review, and…
16 Apr 2014
DLN State Report 4.5.2013
Alaska Bill: HB 190 Status: 04/05/2013 – (H) EDC AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106 Relevant Elements: 4, 8 Alaska HB 190, sponsored by Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, was read a first time March 28 and referred to the House Education Committee, where it is scheduled for a hearing on April 3 at 8 am. It…
5 Apr 2013
DLN State Report 3.22.2013
Colorado Bill: SB 139 Status: 03/19/2013 – Senate Third Reading Passed; Introduced In House – Assigned to Education Relevant Elements: 1, 8 SB 139 passed the Senate on March 19 and is now in the House Education Committee. It would add requirements to ensure every high school student has the opportunity to take at least…
22 Mar 2013
DLN State Report 3.15.2013
Arkansas Bill: HB 1785 Status: 03/07/2013 – House — Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE Relevant Elements: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10 Arkansas HB 1785, sponsored by Rep. Dan Douglas, R-Bentonville, was introduced on March 7 and referred to the House…
16 Mar 2013