IN SR0026

Recognizes March 13, 2015, as National Digital Learning Day and the broadband imperative facing Indiana schools and libraries

States that broadband is now as vital to schools as physical infrastructure and utilities, enabling 21st century skills, online academies, AP/dual credit courses, and STEM initiatives

Notes that libraries have become community resource centers for digital information, healthcare services, e-government services, and job searches

Identifies that the state school and library connectivity grant covers only 10 percent of local costs, leaving affordability and funding as barriers to broadband services

Directs the Indiana Senate Secretary to transmit copies of the resolution to 12 education and library organizations, including the State Library, school boards association, superintendents association, and teachers associations