The original instrument was prepared by Cheryl M. Serrett. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Linda
Nugent.
DIGEST
SB 349 Reengrossed 2018 Regular Session Appel
Present law provides for the development of instructional technology by the office of instructional
technology within the Department of Education. Present law requires the department to create and
implement a statewide educational technology plan.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law creates the Technology Strategy Task Force to review the technology plan, the current
technology capabilities of schools in the state, and projected technology needs, and develop a
strategy whereby all schools can meet the technology needs of their students.
Proposed law provides that the task force shall be composed of sixteen members as follows:
(1)One member appointed by the state superintendent of education.
(2)One member appointed by the Louisiana School Boards Association.
(3)One member appointed by the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents.
(4)One member appointed by the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators.
(5)One university faculty member with expertise in technology, appointed by the Conference
of Louisiana Colleges and Universities.
(6)One member appointed by the Louisiana Internet and Television Association.
(7)Six members with expertise in technology, one appointed by the Louisiana Publishers
Association, one appointed by the Greater New Orleans, Inc., one appointed by the Baton
Rouge Area Chamber, one appointed by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry,
one appointed by the Academic Division of the Cyber Innovation Center, and one appointed
by CenturyLink, Inc.
(8)One member appointed by the president of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary
Education.
(9)One member appointed by the governor.
(10)One member appointed by the president of the Senate. (11)One member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives.
Effective August 1, 2018.
(Adds R.S. 17:3921.3)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the original bill
1. Changes membership of the task force.
2. Makes technical changes.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Adds two members to the task force: One appointed by the Academic Division of
the Cyber Innovation Center and one appointed by CenturyLink, Inc.