From the ECS State Policy Database Technology--Teacher/Faculty Training

This database is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Most entries are legislative, although rules/regulations and executive orders that make substantive changes are included. Every effort is made to collect the latest available version of policies; in some instances, recent changes might not be reflected. For expediency purposes minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) and format. Please cite use of the database as: Education Commission of the States (ECS) State Policy Database, retrieved [date]. State Status/Date Level Summary NC Signed into law 03/2013 P-12 Digital Learning Competencies/School Emp'ees. H.B. 23 Requires that the The State Board of Education, in consultation with local boards of education and the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina, reevaluate and enhance the requirements for renewal of teacher licenses, integrate digital teaching a... More... FL Signed into law 04/2012 P-12 Digital Instructional Materials Work Group H.B. 5101 - Digital Instructional Materials Work Group From bill analysis: Creates the Digital Instructional Materials Work Group. The purpose of the 8 member group is to plan and monitor the implementation of the transition to digital instructional materials. Directs the group to submit a plan to the legislature ... More... CA Signed into law 09/2011 P-12 Education Technology Professional Development Program S.B. 940 - Education Technology Professional Development Program From bill summary: Repeals the Education Technology Professional Development Program to provide teacher training on the use of technology in the classroom. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/11-12/bill/sen/sb_0901-0950/sb_940_bill_20110926_chaptered.pdf... More... ME Signed into law 06/2011 P-12 Digital Learning S.P. 161 Requires the Commissioner of Education to develop a program of technical assistance, including professional development and training for instruction in digital literacy and the establishment of a clearinghouse for information on the use of online learning reso... More... CA Vetoed 10/2009 P-12 Education Technology Task Force A.B. 836 Adds Article 15.1., "Education Technology Task Force" to the education code. Defines "technology literacy". Establishes a task force for education technology to make preliminary recommendations on technology literacy model standards for grades 7-12. Specifies ... More... ID Adopted 05/2008 P-12 TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS IDAPA 08.02.02 Establishes a statewide goal that teachers and administrators be trained in the use of technology for education. adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/rules/idapa08/0202.pdf... More... IL Signed into law 08/2007 P-12 Technology Immersion Pilot Project S.B. 746 Extends the technology immersion pilot project established by the state board of education for another 3 years. Extends the repeal of provisions concerning the technology immersion pilot project to August 31, 2010. http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/95/SB/PDF/095... More... NY Signed into law 04/2007 P-12 Instructional Computer Hardware and Technology Equipment Apportionment S.B. 2107 - Part B, Section 7-a and 7-b Section 7-a: Adds new section 753 to education code, on instructional computer hardware and technology equipment apportionment. Authorizes a district to be eligible for an apportionment for approved expenses for: (1) The purchase or lease of micro and/or mini... More... NM Signed into law 04/2007 P-12 Postsec. Community College Regional Educational Technology Assistance Center S.B. 425 Creates the regional educational technology assistance center as a professional development center at New Mexico state university's college of extended learning. The center will provide: (1) technology integration training into teaching and learning; (2) profe... More... WV Signed into law 03/2007 P-12 21st Century Tools for Schools Technology Initiative S.B. 603 Establishes the 21st Century Tools for 21st Century Schools Technology Initiative to replace, enhance and fund current technology programs in schools; requires the development of a 21st Century Strategic Technology Learning Plan under the initiative and sets f... More... UT Adopted 01/2007 P-12 Online Educator Licensure R277-512 Provides for an online educator licensing process, including definitions, procedures, audits, license applicant and license holder responsibilities, license costs, and standards for licensing records. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r277/r277-512.htm... More... IL Adopted 10/2006 P-12 Technology Immersion Pilot Project 23 IAC 365.10, .20, .30, .40, .50, .60 Provides for the distribution of wireless laptop computers, associated hardware and software, and professional development to seven pilot districts in the state. Emergency adoption: Pages 339-346 of 591: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/regi... More... CA Signed into law 08/2006 P-12 Ethical Use of Information Technology A.B. 307 Requires a school district's education technology plan to include a component to educate pupils and teachers on the appropriate and ethical use of information technology, in the classroom, Internet security, avoiding plagiarism, the concept, purpose, and signi... More... GA Signed into law 04/2006 P-12 Computer Skill Competency and Certification Renewal H.B. 972 Provides that, should the professional standards commission include a requirement to requirement to demonstrate computer skill competency for certification renewal, the rules and regulations must provide that a certificated educator may elect to meet the requi... More... NY Vetoed 08/2004 P-12 Omnibus Legislation S.B. 6059 One new section (83-A) of this large bill authorizes the state commissioner to award additional 2004-05 grants for teacher mentors, not to exceed $4,667,000 for a total 2004-05 program of $6 million. A second new section (83-B) provides additional funding for ... More... GA Signed into law 05/2004 P-12 Educational Personnel Continuing Education Online H.B. 1698 Relating to elementary and secondary education; requires providers of in-service or continuing education for teachers and other professional personnel to offer such in-service or continuing education online; provides for treatment by the Professional Standards... More... ID Signed into law 04/2004 P-12 Teacher Certification Requirements H.B. 728 Authorizes a requirement in technology proficiency for teachers; provides exceptions; provides that a waiver process shall be adopted; provides certain limitations for waivers. http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/H0728.html#engr... More... MD Signed into law 05/2002 P-12 Technology for Teacher Development and Classrooms H.B. 1197 Includes computer-based technology, CD-ROM discs and web-based resources and courses in the definition of "technology" under this section. Adds Web-based distance-learning resources to list of technology state support can help provide. Includes in purpose of s... More... UT Signed into law 03/2002 Postsec. Technology Training S.B. 181 Relates to higher education technology amendments; modifies the State System of Higher Education by authorizing part of the monies in the Public Education Job Enhancement Program to be used for the technology training of administrators as well as superintenden... More... AL To governor 05/2001 P-12 Postsec. Teacher Computer Training S.B. 212 Relates to teacher education programs; requires instruction and proficiency in the use of computers and other instructional technology in all teacher education programs beginning with the junior class of 2003; requires the State Board of Education to identify ... More... TX Signed into law 05/2001 P-12 Master Technology Teachers H.B. 1475 Requires the commissioner to establish a master technology teacher grant program to encourage teachers to: (1) become certified as master technology teachers; and (2) work with other teachers and with students in order to increase the use of technology in ea... More... OK Vetoed 04/2001 P-12 Career-Technology Professional Certification H.B. 1914 Creates the Task force on Career-Technology Professional Certification; states purpose.... More... GA Signed into law 03/2000 P-12 Omnibus Bill - Technology Training for Teachers H.B. 1187 Mandates that holders of a renewable certificate must pass a computer skills competency test before they can receive certification renewal. Successful completion of the phase one InTech model training at a state educational technology training center or a Stat... More... VA Signed into law 02/2000 P-12 Faculty Training/Technology S.B. 460 Requires the institutes established by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia currently providing in-service training in the effective use of educational technology for teachers, administrators, and librarians in the elementary and secondary school... More... VA Signed into law 02/2000 P-12 Technology Training for Adult Education Providers H.B. 936 Provisions of in-service training in the effective use of educational technology for adult education and literacy program professionals. The training is to be delivered at institutes established by the State Council of Higher Education for providing in-service... More...