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HR 1323 107th Congress House

Education Technology Equity Act of 2001

Official title: To narrow the digital divide.

Introduced: March 29, 2001 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Education Computer literacyComputer-assisted instructionComputers in educationCurricula
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Economics and Public FinanceEducation of disadvantaged childrenEducational statisticsEducational technologyElementary and secondary educationElementary educationFamiliesFederal aid to IndiansFederal aid to educationFederal aid to territoriesGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment paperworkGovernment statisticsHigher educationIndian education
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Jun 20, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Mar 29, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 29, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 20, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Education Technology Equity Act of 2001 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to: (1) reserve half of one percent of funds authorized under this Act for FY 2002 through 2006 for grants to Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia; (2) reserve one percent of such funds for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out programs for Indian children; and (3) allocate the remainder of such funds to States according to a formula based in part on eligibility under the national school lunch program.

Requires each State educational agency seeking a grant under this Act to submit an application providing assurances that the State will provide technical assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) in developing a comprehensive system for the acquisition and use of technology and technology-enhanced curricula, instruction, and administrative support services. Requires each LEA seeking a grant to submit an application which includes: (1) the student to computer ratios; (2) the Internet connectivity of schools to be served; and (3) a plan for the acquisition and use of technology.

Requires each LEA receiving a grant to use such funds to purchase computers for classrooms and related activities (teacher training, computer maintenance and support, home computer use by students).

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 29, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1323: Education Technology Equity Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1323/
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