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 Arts Education and School Improvement Resources for Local and State Leaders -- April 1997 (Updated March 1999)

TECHNOLOGY LITERACY CHALLENGE FUND

(202) 401-0039

The fund provides computers and training for teachers to use technology in the classroom. The intent is to invest $2 billion over the next five years at the national level and generate other investment at the local level.

Program Office Contact: Patricia Gore (202) 401-0039

Legislation: The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title III, Part A, Subpart 2, U.S.C. 6841-6847

Type of Assistance: Formula grants to states which apply, competitive within states

Who May Apply: state departments of education, local school districts apply to state departments of education

FY 99 Appropriation: $425 million

Early applications from some states reveal their intention to include the use of technology in the arts as evidenced by references to graphic arts usages and the use of technology in teaching music.


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Last Updated -- March 10, 1999, (pjk)