Establishes Digital Divide Solutions Grant Program in DOE to assist public schools in purchase of connected devices and Internet access for students during periods of remote instruction.
This bill establishes a grant program within New Jersey's Department of Education to help public school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools purchase connected devices (like laptops or tablets) and internet access for students lacking them during remote learning. Grants cover full costs for devices per student, Wi-Fi hotspots for households without internet, device accessories, and insurance. Funding comes primarily from federal pandemic relief funds (e.g., CARES Act), with pro-rata distribution if funds are insufficient. Schools must provide equipment during remote instruction periods, require students to return items after remote learning ends, and use 95% of grant funds for equipment purchases plus 5% for family training on device safety and usage.
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Jan 2024
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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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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Aura Dunn
RRepublican
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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Reginald Atkins
DDemocratic
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