ATLANTA (March 3, 2015) | Sen. Albers (R- Roswell) led the passage of Senate Bill 89, known as the “Digital Classroom Act,” today by a vote of 45 to 8. This legislation sets the foundation and encourages all instructional material purchased by a local board of education to be in a digital or electronic format by July 1, 2020.
“Technology is the great equalizer among all children regardless of living in a rural, urban or suburban area or their socio-economic situation,” said Sen. Albers. “This legislation will allow Georgia to take a step forward and become a national leader in K-12 education by providing students and teachers with the educational tools and skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century.”
SB 89 also encourages each local boards of education to provide students with their own laptop, tablet, or other wireless device or allow them to bring their own to the classroom. Provisions are included in the legislation for the funding to assist local boards in attaining complete digital access to go through appropriations, with the State Board of Education annually presenting their recommendations to the General Assembly for consideration.
Senate Bill 89 now moves to the House for consideration.
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For Immediate Release:
March 3, 2015
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Director
Brittany Wagner, Communications Specialist
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