Report Title:

Laptops For Learning

 

Description:

Makes appropriation for the laptops for learning program.

 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1562

TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2001

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR LAPTOPS FOR LEARNING.

 

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

SECTION 1. The State initiated its "laptops for learning" program through Act 297, Session Laws of Hawaii 2000, section 13. By funding the laptops for learning program, the legislature provides constant access to computer technology for classroom use, promotes a means to nurture a technologically-skilled workforce, and reduces the digital divide by providing opportunities for all regardless of economic status. The purpose of this Act is to extend the funding for this program initiated under Act 297.

SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ , or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2001-2002, for the laptops for learning program.

SECTION 3. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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