SB 1434 Summary

• Establishes the Smart School Technology Program within the Department of Education to deploy one-to-one whole-school technology in selected public schools across Arizona.

• Requires the Department of Education to issue a request for proposals and select a single education technology provider with integrated whole-school technology deployment experience to develop customized plans for participating schools.

• Creates an independent evaluating committee with seven members including legislators, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Board of Education representatives, the Chief Information Officer, and a Governor's staff member to oversee provider selection and school participation recommendations.

• Mandates that whole-school technology deployment plans include mobile learning tablets for students and teachers, classroom computers, wireless networks, audio/visual equipment, Internet filtering, classroom interaction software, and professional development for educators.

• Program terminates on July 1, 2023, with an unspecified appropriation from the general fund for fiscal year 2013-2014 to implement and administer the program.