A 1786 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes School Connectivity Grant Program to expand access to online instruction for economically disadvantaged students; makes appropriation.

This bill creates a School Connectivity Grant Program within New Jersey's Department of Education to help schools provide online learning tools for economically disadvantaged students. It requires grant recipients (school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools) to purchase and maintain one connected device (like a laptop or tablet) and one Wi-Fi hotspot for every 12 enrolled students, with priority given to schools serving the most students without internet access. The program is funded by a $2 million state appropriation from the General Fund, covering equipment costs for remote learning access.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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