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AK SB74

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2020

Primary Sponsor

Lyman Hoffman

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Origin

Senate

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 14.03.127(a) to increase the Internet download speed threshold for school district funding eligibility from 10 megabits per second to 25 megabits per second
  • School districts with one or more schools qualifying for federal universal services program discounts are eligible for state funding to achieve the required download speed
  • State funding covers the difference between what the district pays and the cost needed to reach 25 megabits per second download capacity per school
  • Applies to each fiscal year going forward

Legislative Description

Internet For Schools

Education

Last Action

FN3: (EED)

4/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance5/10/2019
Education3/6/2019

Full Bill Text

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