Section 6A-10.070 - Discounted Computers and Internet Access for Students(1) Eligibility and Notification. (a) Discounted computers and Internet access are available for any student enrolled in grades 5-12 in a public school, including a charter school, and students registered with a district home education program in the state.(b) One computer per student will be available for distribution once per school year.(c) The Department of Education will work with districts to notify students and parents of the locations where discounted computers and Internet access are available for purchase. Multimedia and print methods to be used include, but are not limited to, newsletters, brochures, websites, emails, or phone calls.(2) Training. (a) Training for students shall be created or adopted by each school district which must include the following components: 2. Basic technology skills;3. Basic computer troubleshooting;4. Ethical internet usage; and,5. Compliance with copyright laws.(b) Training shall be implemented for the 2009-10 school year and every subsequent school year.(c) A training component for parents and families is encouraged, but not mandatory.(d) The training for students will be conducted online or face-to-face.(3) Certificates and Payments. (a) Students are qualified to receive an eligibility certificate after completing training through their school district.(b) Districts shall print Form DCIAS-01, Eligibility Certificate, which is hereby incorporated by reference in this rule to become effective with the effective date of this rule. Form DCIAS - 01 may be obtained on the Department's website at http://www.fldoe.org/bii/Instruct_Tech/discount.asp or by contacting the Division of Public Schools at 325 West Gaines Street, Room 126, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400.(c) Vendors distributing discounted computers and Internet access will determine payment options for students and parents.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-10.070
Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), 1001.29(4) FS. Law Implemented 1001.29 FS.