Last Updated on Friday, September 05, 2008 at 5:02 AM
Districts can utilize federal funds to implement their technology needs. Two such funds are E-Rate and No Child Left Behind.
E-Rate
The Universal Service program for schools and libraries, more commonly known as E-rate, is a federal initiative that provides discounts on telecommunications, Internet, and eligible internal connection technologies to elementary and secondary schools and public libraries across this country. The E-Rate discount program was authorized by Congress as part of the ... More
No Child Left Behind
On January 8, 2002, President Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act. The legislation, which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), provides increased flexibility and local control to states and school districts. The Kentucky Department of Education will make awards to local school ... More