Digital Content Educational Technology Funds
Item 135 #1c
Item 135 #1c | First Year - FY2013 | Second Year - FY2014 | |
| Education: Elementary and Secondary |
| Education, Central Office Operations, Department of | FY2013 $500,000 | FY2014 $500,000 | GF |
Language
Page 93, line 14, strike "$965,944" and insert "$1,465,944".
Page 93, line 14, strike "$965,944" and insert "$1,465,944".
Page 93, after line 23, insert:
"This appropriation includes $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year from the general fund for statewide digital content development, online learning, and related support services, as prescribed through contract with the Department of Education. All digital content produced and delivery of online learning shall meet criteria established by the Department of Education, meet or exceed applicable Standards of Learning, and be correlated to such state standards.
In developing the deliverables for each contract, the Department of Education shall consult with division superintendents or their designated representatives to assess school divisions' needs for digital content, online learning, teacher training, and support services that advance technology integration into the K-12 classroom, as well as for additional educational resources that may be made available to school divisions throughout the Commonwealth."
Explanation
(This amendment provides $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year from the general fund for digital content and support services.)