Department duties

The department shall: A. administer the provisions of the Digital Equity in Education Act; B. require school districts and charter schools to develop, implement and submit to the department educational technology plans for utilizing educational technology in the school system, which shall include descriptions of: (1) how digital equity is being addressed for students; (2) the replacement and repair process for devices issued to students, teachers and families; (3) internet service connectivity support, including access to internet services for at-risk students; (4) information technology support available to students, teachers and parents; (5) professional development provided to teachers regarding digital citizenship; (6) cybersecurity protection provided for the devices and applications issued to teachers and students; and (7) identity protection provided to teachers and students; and C. promulgate rules to establish parameters and procedures for distributions from the educational technology fund. History: Laws 1994, ch. 96, § 4; 2023, ch. 161, § 3.