To amend the definitions of eligible technology and technology readiness survey and to provide a restriction on funds.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2256 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
July 16, 2015
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2256 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
July 16, 2015
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5135, S5144)
July 16, 2015
Amendment SA 2256 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
July 16, 2015
Senate amendment submitted
July 15, 2015
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2256 proposed by Senator Murray for Senator King to Amendment SA 2089.(consideration: CR S5098-5104; text: CR S5103-5104)
July 15, 2015
Senate amendment submitted
July 15, 2015
Amendment SA 2256 proposed by Senator Murray for Senator King to Amendment SA 2089. (consideration: CR S5098-5104; text: CR S5103-5104) To amend the definitions of eligible technology and technology readiness survey and to provide a restriction on funds.
July 15, 2015
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SA 2256. Mr. KING (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2089 submitted by Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mrs. Murray) to the bill S. 1177, to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that every child achieves; as follows: Beginning on page 587, strike line 15 and all that follows through page 588, line 10, and insert the following: ``(2) Eligible technology.--The term `eligible technology' means modern computer, and communication technology software, services, or tools, including computer or mobile devices, whether for use in school or at home, software applications, systems and platforms, digital learning content, and related services, supports, and strategies, which may include strategies to assist eligible children without adequate Internet access at home to complete homework. ``(3) Technology readiness survey.--The term `technology readiness survey' means a survey completed by a local educational agency that provides standardized information on the quantity and types of technology infrastructure and access available to the students and in the community served by the local educational agency, including computer devices, access to school libraries, Internet connectivity (including Internet access outside of the school day), operating systems, related network infrastructure, data systems, educator professional learning needs and priorities, and data security. ``(4) Universal design for learning.--The term `universal design for learning' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003). ``SEC. 5702A. RESTRICTION. ``Funds awarded under this part shall not be used to address the networking needs of an entity that is eligible to receive support under the E-rate program. ____________________