HR96 Summary

• Honors educational technology staff members in Alabama public schools for their pandemic response efforts beginning in March 2020.

• Commends technology professionals for installing over $10 million in Wi-Fi on school buses and distributing over 350,000 mobile devices to enable remote learning.

• Recognizes efforts to connect rural Alabama families to the Internet through portable hotspots and the Alabama Broadband Connectivity project.

• Credits tech staff for implementing virtual network systems, integrating digital content into learning management systems, training tens of thousands of teachers, and establishing technical support lines for students, parents, and grandparents.

• Dedicates the resolution to educational technology professionals with appreciation and admiration for their continued success.