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AI Summary: The Education Technology (EdTech) bill aims to enhance the use of technology in education by providing funding and resources for schools to integrate technology into their teaching practices. The bill includes provisions for improving access to high-speed internet in schools, promoting digital literacy among students and teachers, supporting the development of educational software and tools, and increasing cybersecurity measures to protect student data. It also emphasizes the importance of equity in access to technology and aims to bridge the digital divide among students from different socio-economic backgrounds. The bill seeks to modernize education systems and equip students with skills needed for the 21st century workforce.
Latest Action: Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
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Actions (9):
2022-12-05 : Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
2023-01-12 : First Reading
2023-01-12 : Referred to Rules Committee
2023-02-23 : Assigned to Executive Committee
2023-03-01 : Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000
2023-03-01 : Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
2023-03-16 : Second Reading - Short Debate
2023-03-16 : Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
2023-03-27 : Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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