Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for All Children in the Next Century
Federal Agencies Must Donate Surplus Computers to Schools
What it does
Agencies must give schools and nonprofits first priority for surplus computer equipment, transfer it at low cost, and encourage staff to help connect and support classrooms.
Real-world impact
- More classrooms receive donated computers, printers, and related equipment.
- Federal employees may volunteer to connect, train, and maintain classroom technology.
- Schools in enterprise communities and empowerment zones get special donation priority.
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Summary
This order directs federal agencies to protect, recycle, and transfer surplus computers and related equipment to schools and nonprofit education groups, giving them first priority and low-cost access. Agencies should especially favor schools in enterprise communities and empowerment zones and may transfer equipment directly or through the General Services Administration.
Agencies are encouraged to have employees with computer skills volunteer to connect classrooms, train teachers, and maintain equipment. Each agency must submit an implementation plan to the Office of Science and Technology Policy within six months.
The goal is to expand students' access to technology and classroom resources.
Questions, answered
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