[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 110 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S5131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           TEXT OF AMENDMENTS

  SA 2256. 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; 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, 
     whether for use in school or at home, software applications, 
     systems and platforms, digital learning content, and related 
     services, supports, and strategies, which may include 
     strategies to assist eligible children without adequate 
     Internet access at home to complete homework.
       ``(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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