School Data: Reasons for Lack of Readiness: Cost Estimates: Computers: $3.1 to $12.3M ($250 to Computers: $66.9 to $268M ($250 to $1,000 ea.) $1,000 ea.) 304 schools 30 $95.6 million Infrastructure: need ≤ computers (approx.) 85 schools need 31-60 37 schools need 61-90 13 schools need 91-120 3 schools need 121-150 Infrastructure: $2.4 million Funding Sources: Digital Connections Partnership Schools Grant - $5M authorized out of $38M appropriation; $9.82 requested for FY17 E-Rate Provides Federal reimbursement for technology upgrades (MA districts have – received $42.9M in FY16) Low/no-cost loans Being considered by MSBA – ESEA law Average district allocation for technology (rough estimate): $36,098 –
School Data: Reasons for Lack of Readiness: Cost Estimates: Computers: $3.1 to $12.3M ($250 to $1,000 ea.) 304 schools need ≤ 30 computers 85 schools need 31-60 37 schools need 61-90 13 schools need 91-120 3 schools need 121-150 Infrastructure: $2.4 million Computers: $66.9 to $268M ($250 to $1,000 ea.) Infrastructure: $95.6 million (approx.) Funding Sources: Digital Connections Partnership Schools Grant - $5M authorized out of $38M appropriation; $9.82 requested for FY17 E-Rate – Provides Federal reimbursement for technology upgrades (MA districts have received $42.9M in FY16) Low/no-cost loans – Being considered by MSBA ESEA law – Average district allocation for technology (rough estimate): $36,098
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