1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to education finance; appropriating money for technology at the Perpich 
1.3 	Center for Arts Education.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCTION; APPROPRIATION.
 1.6 	The sums indicated in this section are appropriated from the general fund to the 
1.7 	Perpich Center for Arts Education for the fiscal years designated:

1.8		$
	649,000
	.....
	2016
	
1.9		$
	431,000
	.....
	2017
	
1.10 	These funds are for technology and security improvements and can be used for:
1.11 	(1) computer hardware;
1.12 	(2) computer software;
1.13 	(3) educational software licensing;
1.14 	(4) infrastructure for connectivity and communications;
1.15 	(5) assistive technology;
1.16 	(6) library access and online resource materials;
1.17 	(7) distance and online learning capabilities; and
1.18 	(8) staff training and support.
1.19 	Any balance in the first year does not cancel but is available in the second year.