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AL SB17
Bill
AI Summary
SB17 Summary
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Removes the requirement that tablets and mobile computers be pen-enabled, eliminates phase-in provisions, and deletes device reassignment requirements from the Alabama Ahead Act beginning in the 2016-2017 school year.
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Makes participation by local school systems voluntary and establishes the Alabama Ahead Implementation Committee to oversee the program, replacing the previous advisory committee structure.
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Prioritizes high-quality, standards-based broadband Wi-Fi infrastructure installation in all public school classrooms as the first use of funds, with remaining funds available for mobile digital devices and educational resources.
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Appropriates up to $75,000,000 from the Education Trust Fund Budget Stabilization Fund and/or Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to the Alabama Public School and College Authority for fiscal year 2016-2017.
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Removes the requirement that implementation be contingent upon separate legislative enactment, allowing the program to proceed upon this bill's passage.
Legislative Description
Alabama Ahead Act, commencing with 2016-2017 school year, to delete pen-enabled requirement, phase-in requirement and reassignment provisions, advisory committee revised, schools participation voluntary, local school systems to contribute 25 percent of funding, Section 14 of Act 2012-560, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd; Secs. 16-16B-1, 16-16B-2 am'd.
Alabama Ahead Act
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
4/28/2016