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State Representative Ryan Winkler
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-7026
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REP. RYAN WINKLER LAUNCHES SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTABILITY INITIATIVE
ST. PAUL – Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL – Golden Valley) has authored legislation that would invest state funds in technology tools for innovation and accountability in Minnesota schools. Specifically, this bill (HF0988) would create statewide technology standards for all Minnesota schools that would make testing, record keeping, and administrative duties more efficient. To meet these standards the bill would also provide $100 million in grants and one-time per-pupil funding to be invested in innovative technology.
"Providing schools with the tools they need to be accountable and innovative in how they operate will have a direct and positive impact on the quality of education for Minnesota students," said Rep. Winkler. "We need to make this important investment today."
The taskforce charged with creating the technology standards would include representation from school districts, teachers, state officials, and outside experts. This collaborative effort is something that Rep. Winkler has particularly emphasized in the bill.
"In providing funds for new technologies to be used in schools across the state, we need to make sure that our schools create value with taxpayer dollars," said Winkler. "This is a one-time investment that will improve the return on our technology investment. The taskforce established in this bill will help ensure that will happen."
The bill has been referred to the House E-12 Education Committee and will now undergo the legislative process.
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