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*LRB09507662RAS27814b* HB1663 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB1663 Introduced 2/22/2007, by Rep.
HB1663 Engrossed LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b AN ACT concerning education.
Marlow H.
Colvin SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 305/5 new ILCS 105/5.675 new Amends the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy Law.
Requires the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy to establish the I-Connect Computer Technology Program to provide 6th grade students and select teachers of participating schools with personal portable computers with age-appropriate and subject-appropriate learning software, professional development, and repair and warranty services.
Creates an I-Connect Computer Technology Board.
Provides for a report to the Governor and the General Assembly.
Amends the State Finance Act to create the I-Connect Computer Technology Fund.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b FISCAL NOTE ACT STATE MANDATES MAY APPLY ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT A BILL FOR HB1663 LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b AN ACT concerning education.
The General Assembly further finds that universal access to portable computers has been found to increase student assessment test scores and encourage student and parent HB1663 - 2 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b collaboration in learning.
The General Assembly further finds that universal access to portable computers has been found to increase student assessment test scores and encourage student and parent HB1663 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b collaboration in learning.
HB1663 - 3 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b (e) Each school participating in the Program shall receive teacher technology training and professional development.
HB1663 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b (e) Each school participating in the Program shall receive teacher technology training and professional development.
one member appointed by the chairman of the Board of HB1663 - 4 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b Higher Education;
one member appointed by the chairman of the Board of HB1663 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b Higher Education;
The remainder of the funds for portable HB1663 - 5 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b computers and infrastructure may be allocated at the discretion of the Academy and the Technology Board.
The remainder of the funds for portable HB1663 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b computers and infrastructure may be allocated at the discretion of the Academy and the Technology Board.
HB1663 - 6 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b (n) No later than 30 days after the Technology Board reaches a majority of members appointed, an application shall be developed by the Technology Board and mailed to the principal of every public school in this State that educates 6th grade students.
HB1663 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b (n) No later than 30 days after the Technology Board reaches a majority of members appointed, an application shall be developed by the Technology Board and mailed to the principal of every public school in this State that educates 6th grade students.
(3) A projection for the cost of implementing the HB1663 - 7 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b Program in the next school year.
(3) A projection for the cost of implementing the HB1663 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b Program in the next school year.
The Academy and the Technology Board may solicit and accept a gift, grant, or donation of any kind from any source, including a foundation, private entity, governmental entity, or institution of higher HB1663 - 8 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b education, for the implementation and administration of the Program.
The Academy and the Technology Board may solicit and accept a gift, grant, or donation of any kind from any source, including a foundation, private entity, governmental entity, or institution of higher HB1663 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b education, for the implementation and administration of the Program.
This Act takes effect upon HB1663 - 9 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b becoming law.
This Act takes effect upon HB1663 Engrossed - 9 - LRB095 07662 RAS 27814 b becoming law.
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