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Senate hears expert testimony on EdNet; bill seeks $500,000 state match to unlock federal grant
Summary
Senators heard University and EdNet testimony on plans to expand interactive microwave EdNet to rural high schools. Sponsor says a pending NTIA federal grant ($700,000) requires a $500,000 state match, which Levitt’s bill would provide to connect additional rural sites.
During a committee-of-the-whole session on the Senate floor, legislators heard testimony from University of Utah and EdNet representatives about plans to expand an interactive microwave network (EdNet) to rural high schools across Utah.
University witness Mr. Ridges and Willard Gardner described a multi-year build-out that currently connects higher education units, some high schools and community colleges. Ridges said 25 sites are…
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