as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/10/2012 11:58am
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:
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A charter school or 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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(1) to purchase or lease computers and related materials, copying machines,
telecommunications equipment, and other noninstructional equipment;
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(2) to purchase or lease assistive technology or equipment for instructional programs;
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(3) to purchase new and replacement library media resources or technology;
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(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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(5) to pay for service provider installation fees for installation of new
telecommunications lines or increased bandwidth.
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This section is effective for revenue for fiscal year 2013
and later.
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