Section 365.30  Program Specifications

a)         Recipients under this program shall receive a major portion of the resources necessary to implement a schoolwide or classroom-based program that uses educational software and computer skills training to improve academic achievement and the progress measures listed in Section 25(a) of the Act.  Funding under this program must be in accordance with the purposes set forth in Section 15(b) of the Act.

b)        Recipients under this program may be required to upgrade their electrical or other capacity or to make other in-kind contributions as a condition of participation.

c)         Each recipient under this program shall be required to develop a policy providing for:

1)         students' safety when using the Internet; and

2)         students' use of, responsibility for, and return of equipment and materials loaned under this program.

d)         Each recipient under this program shall provide laptop computers to administrators only to the extent that these individuals have a demonstrable role in supporting the work of the teachers whose classrooms are served or in conducting or supporting efforts aimed at implementing the strategies outlined in the recipient's State-approved technology integration plan.

e)         Each recipient shall compile the information necessary for purposes of the annual progress report required by Section 25 of the Act.

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 19252, effective November 29, 2010)