[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 14, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S5087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SA 2254. Mr. KING (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted an
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2089 submitted by Mr.
Alexander (for himself and Mrs. Murray) to the bill S. 1177, to
reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to
ensure that every child achieves; which was ordered to lie on the
table; as follows:
Beginning on page 587, strike line 15 and all that follows
through page 588, line 10, and insert the following:
``(2) Eligible technology.--The term `eligible technology'
means modern computer, and communication technology software,
services, or tools, including computer or mobile devices
(which may include any service or device that provides
Internet access outside of the school day), software
applications, systems and platforms, and digital learning
content, and related services and supports.
``(3) Technology readiness survey.--The term `technology
readiness survey' means a survey completed by a local
educational agency that provides standardized information on
the quantity and types of technology infrastructure and
access available to the students and in the community served
by the local educational agency, including computer devices,
access to school libraries, Internet connectivity (including
Internet access outside of the school day), operating
systems, related network infrastructure, data systems,
educator professional learning needs and priorities, and data
security.
``(4) Universal design for learning.--The term `universal
design for learning' has the meaning given the term in
section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1003).
``SEC. 5702A. RESTRICTION.
``Funds awarded under this part shall not be used to
address the networking needs of an entity that is eligible to
receive support under the E-rate program.
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