Program Authorization: La. Constitution of 1974 Article 8 Sec. 2; R.S. 36:647;17:21-27

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This program provides state-administered grants to accelerate the implementation of state-wide educational technology plans.

The mission of the Title 3/Technology for Education Program is to provide funding for local education agencies to have professional development in the use of technologies that enhance teacher effectiveness and support student learning and achievement through the application, review and distribution of Technology Literacy Challenge Funds.

The goal of the Title 3/Technology for Education Program is to provide all educators and learners access to and effective use of technology.

OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Unless otherwise indicated, all objectives are to be accomplished during or by the end of FY 1999-2000. Performance indicators are made up of two parts: name and value. The indicator name describes what is being measured. The indicator value is the numeric value or level achieved within a given measurement period. For budgeting purposes, performance indicator values are shown for the prior fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and alternative funding scenarios (continuation budget level and Executive Budget recommendation level) for the ensuing fiscal year (the fiscal year of the budget document).

RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE PROGRAM

SOURCE OF FUNDING

This program is funded with Federal Funds through the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund.

ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDATION

The total means of financing for this program is recommended at 113.4% of the existing operating budget. It represents 113.4% of the total request ($9,759,172) for this program. The increase is attributable to an increase in the annual federal grant award and estimated carry forward.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

OTHER CHARGES

ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS

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