The purpose of this fact sheet is to identify state laws related to technology plans, internet and equipment accessibility, professional development for school staff, and the introduction of virtual school days at the start of the 2021-2022 school year. This fact sheet will also highlight some key pieces of legislation aimed at addressing existing shortcomings in some states’ laws.
Funding
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation #4017.UIC.01
History
Citation
Schermbeck R.M., Piekarz-Porter E., Chriqui J.F. Addressing the Technology Divide in Education: A Survey of State Laws Nationwide. P3RC Fact Sheet 102. Chicago, Illinois: Policy, Practice, and Prevention Research Center, School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago. September 2021. Available: https://p3rc.uic.edu/resources/
doi: 10.25417/uic.16783819