16.99 – Definitions.
16.99 Definitions. In this subchapter: (1d) “Charter school sponsor” means an entity described under s. 118.40 (2r) (b) that is sponsoring a charter school and the director under s. 118.40 (2x). (1m) “Data line” means a data circuit that provides direct access to the Internet. (2g) “Educational agency” means a school district, charter school sponsor, […]
16.993 – Technology for educational achievement in Wisconsin; departmental duties.
16.993 Technology for educational achievement in Wisconsin; departmental duties. The department shall do all of the following: (1) In cooperation with school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, the technical college system board, and the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System, promote the efficient, cost-effective procurement, installation, and maintenance of educational technology by […]
16.9945 – Information technology block grants.
16.9945 Information technology block grants. (1) Competitive grants. In fiscal years 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21, the department may annually award grants on a competitive basis to eligible school districts and to eligible public libraries for the purpose of improving information technology infrastructure. For purposes of awarding grants under this section, “improving information technology infrastructure” […]
16.995 – Educational technology infrastructure financial assistance.
16.995 Educational technology infrastructure financial assistance. (1) Financial assistance authorized. The department may provide financial assistance under this section to school districts from the proceeds of public debt contracted under s. 20.866 (2) (zc) and to public library boards from the proceeds of public debt contracted under s. 20.866 (2) (zcm). Financial assistance under this […]
16.997 – Educational telecommunications access program.
16.997 Educational telecommunications access program. (1) Except as provided in s. 196.218 (4t), the department shall promulgate rules establishing an educational telecommunications access program to provide educational agencies with access to data lines. (2) The rules promulgated under sub. (1) shall do all of the following: (a) Allow an educational agency to make a request […]
16.998 – Educational telecommunications; additional access.
16.998 Educational telecommunications; additional access. An educational agency that is eligible for a rate discount for telecommunications services under 47 USC 254 may request data lines and bandwidth access that is in addition to what is provided under the program under s. 16.997 (1). The department shall apply for aid under 47 USC 254 to […]