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        January 30, 1998



Mr. President:

    The Education Committee reports a favorable recommendation on H.B. 7, COMPUTERS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS PILOT PROGRAM, by Representative S. Allen, with the following amendments:
1.    Page 2, Line 3:    After "(c)" insert "(i)"

2.    Page 2, Line 4:    After line 4 insert:
        "(ii) In order for a school district to participate in the pilot program, it must first demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board a sustained effort to meet its existing technology needs by providing related support and training."

3.    Page 2, Line 15:    After line 15 insert:
        "(d) If the number of computers requested exceeds the number of computers available under the program, then the board's determination as to which applicants are given priority shall be based on a school district's

efforts to secure computers in the previous fiscal year as compared to all other school districts."

        Respectfully,



        Lorin Jones
        Committee Chair



Voting: 4-0-3
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