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ID S1091

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority for distributing Education Opportunity Resource Act funds from the State Department of Education to the State Board of Education
  • State Board of Education will reimburse school districts for internet service and other allowable services using methodology established by the education opportunity resource committee
  • State Board may authorize funding increases for internet service when districts consistently exceed utilization benchmarks during school or business hours, contingent on available funding
  • State Board may provide technical assistance, E-rate support, and security contracting/procurement guidance to districts upon request
  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to transfer responsibility to the State Board of Education for distributing certain moneys to reimburse school districts for the cost of internet and certain other services.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 131 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2025
Education2/11/2025
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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