2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 28A.650.015: Education technology plan — Educational technology advisory committee.

(1) The superintendent of public instruction, to the extent funds are appropriated, shall develop and implement a Washington state K-12 education technology plan. The technology plan shall be updated on at least a biennial basis, shall be developed to coordinate and expand the use of education technology in the common schools of the state. The plan shall be consistent with applicable provisions of chapter 43.105 RCW. The plan, at a minimum, shall address:

     (a) The provision of technical assistance to schools and school districts for the planning, implementation, and training of staff in the use of technology in curricular and administrative functions;

     (b) The continued development of a network to connect school districts, institutions of higher learning, and other sources of on-line information; and

     (c) Methods to equitably increase the use of education technology by students and school personnel throughout the state.

     (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall appoint an educational technology advisory committee to assist in the development and implementation of the technology plan in subsection (1) of this section. The committee shall include, but is not limited to, persons representing: The department of information services, educational service districts, school directors, school administrators, school principals, teachers, classified staff, higher education faculty, parents, students, business, labor, scientists and mathematicians, the higher education coordinating board, the work force training and education coordinating board, and the state library.

[2006 c 263 § 917; 1995 c 335 § 507; 1994 c 245 § 2; 1993 c 336 § 703.]

Findings -- Purpose -- Part headings not law -- 2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.      Part headings, table of contents not law -- 1995 c 335: See note following RCW 28A.150.360.