Definitions

As used in the Digital Equity in Education Act: A. "council" means the council on technology in education; B. "digital citizenship" means the safe, ethical, responsible and informed use of technology and encompasses a range of skills and literacies, including internet safety, privacy and security; recognition and reporting of cyberbullying; online reputation management; communication skills; information literacy; and creative credit and copyright; C. "digital equity" means a condition in which every learner has the information, support and skills to equitably access affordable, reliable and high-speed internet; adequate internet-enabled devices; digital literacy training; quality technical support; and evidence-based applications and content designed to facilitate both self-sufficient and collaborative learning; D. "educational technology" means all applications of technology in the learning process, including internet connectivity, digital information, electronic devices and evidence-based software applications used to facilitate and enhance teaching and learning; E. "large school district" means a school district with a membership of twelve thousand or more students, using an average of the membership on the second and third reporting dates of the prior year; and F. "small school district" means a school district with a membership of fewer than twelve thousand students, using an average of the membership on the second and third reporting dates of the prior year. History: Laws 1994, ch. 96, § 2; 2023, ch. 161, § 2.