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FL S1124

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Thad Altman

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida law to include computer hardware in the definition of "adequate instructional materials" that district school boards must provide to students.

  • Requires each district school board to provide technology as needed for its educational program.

  • Authorizes district school boards to use instructional materials funds to purchase computer hardware, courseware, and software under certain conditions specified in the General Appropriations Act.

  • Modifies restrictions on fund usage to allow purchase of electronic or computer hardware when bundled with software or other electronic media for instructional purposes.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education [SPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Education Pre-K - 12

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Education Pre-K - 121/20/2010

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