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Smart Schools Bond Act | New York State Education Department New York State Education Department Freedom of Information (FOIL) Bilingual Education & World Languages Career & Technical Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Office of the Professions Teacher and Leader Development Vocational Rehabilitation Standards and Instruction Career and Technical Education Educational Design and Technology Standards and Instruction Office of State Assessment New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) English as a Second Language Tests Certification & Licensing Pupil Personnel Services Staff Business and Program Accounts Help Pupil Transportation Services Religious and Independent School Support Data Privacy and Security Educational Design & Technology Digital Equity Survey Data Digital Equity Readiness Checklist Student Level Digital Access Data Collection Information and Memos District Technology Planning Learning Technology Grants (LTG) Resources and Dates for Grant Recipients 2018 - 2021 Program Resources 2021 - 2024 Program Resources 2025 - 2027 LTG Grant Winners Smart Start Grant Program Smart Start Resources and Information For Grantees Infrastructure and Connectivity Laws and Regulations on Instructional Technology Remote Instruction in Emergency Conditions FAQ P12 Digital Learning Advisory Council Membership List Privacy and Education Technology (USDOE) The Smart Schools Bond Act, approved by New York State voters in 2014, authorized the issuance of $2 billion of general obligation bonds to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure to improve learning and opportunity for students throughout the State.
The Office of Educational Design and Technology reviews Smart Schools Investment Plans submitted by districts wishing to utilize Smart Schools funds for educational technology-related purchases, including Infrastructure to improve high-speed broadband or wireless internet connectivity for schools and communities Learning technology equipment (such as computers, tablets, interactive whiteboards, and 3D printers) When reviewing Smart Schools Investment Plans, the Office of Educational Design and Technology looks for alignment with the district's Instructional Technology Plan.
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