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HB 2227 Learning Technology, Office of; created within Council of Higher Education.

Introduced by: Thomas Davis Rust | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Higher education; Office of Learning Technology.  Creates the Office of Learning Technology within the State Council of Higher Education to facilitate and coordinate the voluntary participation of public and private institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in technology-enriched learning initiatives.

The Office is empowered to (i) establish and administer agreements with public and private institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth and other entities to conduct studies examining the need for technology-enriched learning initiatives, including distance and distributed learning initiatives, for currently served populations and underserved constituencies; (ii) enhance student access to technology-enriched educational programs and opportunities; (iii) reduce unnecessary duplication in technology-enriched learning initiatives; (iv) assist in the development of standards for improving access to, training for, and efficiency in such learning initiatives; and (v) enter into contracts for related program development.


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