HF 104

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:33am

A bill for an act
relating to education finance; requiring permanent school fund revenue to be
set aside for school technology purposes; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 127A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [127A.331] SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND; USE OF REVENUE.
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new text begin A school district that receives school endowment fund revenue under section
127A.33 must use that revenue only for the following purposes:
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new text begin (1) to purchase or lease computers and related materials, copying machines,
telecommunications equipment, and other noninstructional equipment;
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new text begin (2) to purchase or lease assistive technology or equipment for instructional programs;
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new text begin (3) to purchase new and replacement library media resources or technology;
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new text begin (4) to pay for ongoing or recurring telecommunications or Internet access costs
associated with Internet access, data lines, and video links; and
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new text begin (5) to pay for service provider installation fees for installation of new
telecommunications lines or increased bandwidth.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for revenue for fiscal year 2010.
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