Section 22-15A-4 - Department dutiesThe 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; andC. promulgate rules to establish parameters and procedures for distributions from the educational technology fund.Amended by 2023, c. 161,s. 3, eff. 7/1/2023.