Sec. 10-262r. Computer-assisted writing, instruction and testing. Pilot program. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 10-262r. Computer-assisted writing, instruction and testing. Pilot program. The Department of Education may establish, within available appropriations, a pilot program for the use of technology in providing computer-assisted writing, instruction and testing, in grades six to twelve, inclusive, in public schools, including the regional vocational-technical schools. The Commissioner of Education, for purposes of the program, may award grants to local and regional boards of education and regional vocational-technical schools for demonstration projects. Boards of education and vocational-technical schools seeking to participate in the pilot program shall apply to the department at such time and in such form as the commissioner prescribes. The commissioner shall select a diverse group of participants based on the population, geographic location and economic characteristics of the school district or school. Local and regional boards of education and regional vocational-technical schools awarded grants under the program may use grant funds for expenses for computer hardware, computer software, professional development, technical consulting assistance and other related activities.

      (P.A. 05-245, S. 39; P.A. 06-196, S. 65; P.A. 08-170, S. 16.)

      History: P.A. 05-245 effective July 1, 2005; P.A. 06-196 made a technical change, effective June 7, 2006; P.A. 08-170 extended pilot program from ninth and tenth grades to grades six to twelve and made technical changes, effective July 1, 2008.