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County officials point to TAPS and library programs for students lacking devices or home internet
Summary
Students asked whether the county provides technology resources. Councilmembers said yes: Montgomery County's technology office (TAPS) provides laptops for low‑income residents, programs to assist with home wireless costs, and library training for families.
A student asked whether the county provides resources for technology needs. Councilmember Natalie F. Gonzales said Montgomery County operates a technology office (TAPS) that provides laptops to low‑income residents and that the county offers programs to assist families with home wireless costs; libraries also host classes for students and parents on internet skills and use of tools such as AI.
"We actually have an office called TAPS. It's a technology office in Montgomery County. And they provide laptops for low income community members," Councilmember Gonzales said, adding that library programming and county assistance for wireless access are available. Councilmembers invited students to suggest additional services if they identify gaps.
