RDCSB349 331 3590
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 349 Reengrossed 2018 Regular Session Appel
Present law requires the state Dept. of Education to develop and implement a statewide
educational technology plan. Provides for plan components and requirements for the state
superintendent of education as it relates to such plan. Further requires the department
annually to report to the House and Senate education committees on the status of such
implementation and the technology readiness of each public school and school system.
Proposed law creates the Technology Strategy Task Force to review the technology plan, the
current technology capabilities of La. schools, and projected technology needs and to
develop a strategy whereby all schools can meet the technology needs of their students.
Provides that the task force shall be composed of 16 members as follows:
(1)One member appointed by the state superintendent of education.
(2)One member appointed by the La. School Boards Assoc.
(3)One member appointed by the La. Assoc. of School Superintendents.
(4)One member appointed by the La. Assoc. of Computer Using Educators.
(5)One university faculty member with expertise in technology, appointed by the
Conference of La. Colleges and Universities.
(6)One member appointed by the La. Internet and Television Assoc.
(7)Six members with expertise in technology, one appointed by the La. Publishers
Assoc., one appointed by the Greater New Orleans, Inc., one appointed by the Baton
Rouge Area Chamber, one appointed by the La. Assoc. 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 Bd. 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.
Provides that task force members shall serve without compensation and requires the state
superintendent to convene the first meeting and to designate department staff to assist the
task force. Further provides for task force vacancies and duties. Requires the task force to
report recommendations to the House and Senate education committees by Dec. 1, 2019.
Effective August 1, 2018.
(Adds R.S. 17:3921.3)
Page 1 of 2 RDCSB349 331 3590
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.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Education to the
reengrossed bill:
1. Make technical change to bill title.
Page 2 of 2