Section 20-2-319.5. Report on assisting local boards in acquiring digital learning

   No later than December 1, 2012, the Department of Education shall submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives which identifies and explains the best methods and strategies for enabling the department to assist local boards of education in acquiring digital learning at as reasonable prices as possible by providing a plan under which local boards may voluntarily pool their bids for such purchases. The report shall identify criteria that will enable local boards to differentiate between the level of service as well as pricing based upon such factors as the level of student support, the frequency of teacher-student communications, instructional accountability standards, and academic integrity. The report shall also examine ways to increase student access to digital learning.

Code 1981, § 20-2-319.5, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 893, § 5/SB 289.