S.Amdt. 2256Senate114th Congress (2015-2017)2nd degree

To amend the definitions of eligible technology and technology readiness survey and to provide a restriction on funds.

Submitted July 15, 2015

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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2256 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5135, S5144)

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Amendment SA 2256 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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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)

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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.

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