as introduced - 80th Legislature (1997 - 1998) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to education; creating a model technology 1.3 program; authorizing a levy. 1.4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.5 Section 1. [MODEL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.] 1.6 Subdivision 1. [PROGRAM.] A school district may develop a 1.7 model technology program. The program must provide for a 1.8 systematic implementation of the district's technology plan. 1.9 The plan must include a schedule of hardware and software 1.10 purchases as well as provide for the technical support and staff 1.11 development necessary to fully utilize the technology. 1.12 Subd. 2. [EQUIPMENT LEASING.] Notwithstanding any other 1.13 law to the contrary, a school district may enter into an 1.14 arrangement to lease hardware and software for a period of time 1.15 mutually agreed upon by the school board and the contractor. 1.16 Subd. 3. [LEVY AMOUNT.] A school district may annually 1.17 levy an amount not to exceed $50 per pupil unit to fund its 1.18 technology plan adopted under this section. 1.19 Sec. 2. [EFFECTIVE DATE.] 1.20 Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.