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ID H0315
Bill
Status
3/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
HB 315 Summary
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Creates the Education Opportunity Network (EON) Board as a governmental entity (not a state department) to implement a statewide K-12 education broadband network operational by July 1, 2016, with E-rate funding filings completed for fiscal year 2017.
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Establishes an 8-member EON Board including the superintendent of public instruction, state board of education president, school district superintendents from large and small districts, Idaho Education Technology Association representatives, state librarian, and state controller.
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Authorizes the EON Board to negotiate and contract for broadband services on behalf of school districts, provide technical support, hire staff including E-rate consultants, and conduct annual independent audits.
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Creates a Broadband Network Legislative Oversight Committee and an interim Idaho Opportunity Network (ION) working group to develop separate statewide technology infrastructure for state agencies and public interests.
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Repeals previous Idaho Education Network provisions (sections 67-5745D and 67-5745E) and requires the EON Board to submit annual reports by January 31 regarding network usage, speed, capability, and participating entities.
Legislative Description
Repeals and adds to existing law to establish the Education Opportunity Network Board and to provide for board duties, certain requirements, board membership and board officers, to provide for a governmental entity and to establish provisions relating to the governmental entity, to establish provisions relating to assistance to school districts, to establish an oversight committee and to establish an interim working group.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
3/26/2015