Senate advances changes to Computers for Public Schools program; expands inmate training

Jan 20, 1999

Senate Bill 70 would formalize governance of the refurbished-computer program, allow prisoners to build or refurbish machines with certification, and phase out a hidden state subsidy; the measure was called for third reading after floor discussion.

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Senate Bill 70, sponsored by Senator Stevenson, updated the Computers for Public Schools program and sought to formalize governance, training and distribution mechanisms for refurbished computers donated to schools.

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