FL S7050

Requires the Agency for State Technology to establish and publish information technology architecture standards for digital classrooms by July 1, 2016, addressing device recommendations, security, connectivity, and browser requirements.

Directs the Agency for State Technology to collaborate with the Department of Education and Department of Management Services to identify state contract procurement options and shared services available to school districts for implementing digital classroom standards.

Mandates annual assessments of school districts' digital classroom plans for compliance with IT architecture standards beginning December 1, 2016, with the Agency for State Technology providing planning assistance to address identified issues.

Requires school districts to become compliant with IT architecture standards within 60 days of notification by the Department of Education, or obtain an exemption, or procure services through state agencies to achieve compliance.

Appropriates $9,993,566 from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016 to the Agency for State Technology for conducting assessments and contracting for compliance assistance related to digital classrooms.