SCR 30: Education technology.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2017-07-05
This measure would recognize the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades.
This measure would recognize the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades.
This measure would recognize the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades.
WHEREAS, The educational community as a whole recognizes the importance of modern technology within our communities and classrooms; and
WHEREAS, There is a need for long-term planning in a regularly changing environment, as well as ongoing strategic plans for replacing and upgrading technology equipment and support structures in an educational institutions master planning; and
WHEREAS, Identifying and agreeing upon best practices to emphasize user input, support input, and equipment maintenance over the long term will allow for the best use of resources and time; and
WHEREAS, In order to remain on the cutting edge of technology use, all stakeholders have a duty and right to share in the decisionmaking process regarding policies at the worksite and school district levels; and
WHEREAS, The use or nonuse of technology should not drive the teaching environment and school faculty should be free to determine the appropriate use of technology; and
WHEREAS, School support staff is essential to successful integration and implementation of technology and network security; and
WHEREAS, New and ongoing training about education technology and related pedagogies requires input from faculty, staff, and pupils; and
WHEREAS, Faculty and staff are not always provided with accommodating technologies, services, and training as required by federal and state accessibility regulations; and
WHEREAS, The cost of sustained staffing, maintenance, and training is not regularly incorporated in budgets; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The educational community as a whole recognizes the importance of modern technology within our communities and classrooms; and
WHEREAS, There is a need for long-term planning in a regularly changing environment, as well as ongoing strategic plans for replacing and upgrading technology equipment and support structures in an educational institutions master planning; and
WHEREAS, Identifying and agreeing upon best practices to emphasize user input, support input, and equipment maintenance over the long term will allow for the best use of resources and time; and
WHEREAS, In order to remain on the cutting edge of technology use, all stakeholders have a duty and right to share in the decisionmaking process regarding policies at the worksite and school district levels; and
WHEREAS, The use or nonuse of technology should not drive the teaching environment and school faculty should be free to determine the appropriate use of technology; and
WHEREAS, School support staff is essential to successful integration and implementation of technology and network security; and
WHEREAS, New and ongoing training about education technology and related pedagogies requires input from faculty, staff, and pupils; and
WHEREAS, Faculty and staff are not always provided with accommodating technologies, services, and training as required by federal and state accessibility regulations; and
WHEREAS, The cost of sustained staffing, maintenance, and training is not regularly incorporated in budgets; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, The educational community as a whole recognizes the importance of modern technology within our communities and classrooms; and
WHEREAS, There is a need for long-term planning in a regularly changing environment, as well as ongoing strategic plans for replacing and upgrading technology equipment and support structures in an educational institutions master planning; and
WHEREAS, Identifying and agreeing upon best practices to emphasize user input, support input, and equipment maintenance over the long term will allow for the best use of resources and time; and
WHEREAS, In order to remain on the cutting edge of technology use, all stakeholders have a duty and right to share in the decisionmaking process regarding policies at the worksite and school district levels; and
WHEREAS, The use or nonuse of technology should not drive the teaching environment and school faculty should be free to determine the appropriate use of technology; and
WHEREAS, School support staff is essential to successful integration and implementation of technology and network security; and
WHEREAS, New and ongoing training about education technology and related pedagogies requires input from faculty, staff, and pupils; and
WHEREAS, Faculty and staff are not always provided with accommodating technologies, services, and training as required by federal and state accessibility regulations; and
WHEREAS, The cost of sustained staffing, maintenance, and training is not regularly incorporated in budgets; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Jul 5, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 97, Statutes of 2017. |
| Jul 5, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2:30 p.m. |
| Jun 29, 2017 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Read. Adopted. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jun 22, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 21). |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Referred to Com. on ED. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 376.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Mar 8, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Description
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Location
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Votes
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| Jun 29, 2017 | SCR 30 Pan Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jun 21, 2017 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Mar 16, 2017 | Senate 3rd Reading SCR30 Pan | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| California Federation Of Teachers | ** Support | Jun 19, 2017 |
Date of Hearing: June 21, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Patrick O'Donnell, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 30
Author:(Pan) – As Introduced Ver:March 2, 2017
SENATE VOTE: 38-0
SUBJECT: Education technology
SUMMARY: Resolves that the Legislature recognizes the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades. Specifically, this resolution:
- States the following:
- The educational community as a whole recognizes the importance of modern technology within our communities and classrooms;
- There is a need for long-term planning in a regularly changing environment, as well as ongoing strategic plans for replacing and upgrading technology equipment and support structures in an educational institution’s master planning;
- Identifying and agreeing upon best practices to emphasize user input, support input, and equipment maintenance over the long term will allow for the best use of resources and time;
- In order to remain on the cutting edge of technology use, all stakeholders have a duty and right to share in the decisionmaking process regarding policies at the worksite and school district levels;
- The use or nonuse of technology should not drive the teaching environment and school faculty should be free to determine the appropriate use of technology;
- School support staff is essential to successful integration and implementation of technology and network security;
- New and ongoing training about education technology and related pedagogies requires input from faculty, staff, and pupils;
- Faculty and staff are not always provided with accommodating technologies, services, and training as required by federal and state accessibility regulations; and
- The cost of sustained staffing, maintenance, and training is not regularly incorporated in budgets.
- Resolves that the Legislature recognizes the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades and that the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed nonfiscal.
COMMENTS: According to the author's office, this resolution recognizes the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California Federation of Teachers
Opposition
None received
Analysis Prepared by: Rick Pratt / ED. / (916) 319-2087
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 30 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 30
Introduced: 3/2/17
DIGEST:
This resolution recognizes the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- The educational community as a whole recognizes the importance of modern technology within our communities and classrooms.
- There is a need for long-term planning in a regularly changing environment, as well as ongoing strategic plans for replacing and upgrading technology equipment and support structures in an educational institution’s master planning.
- In order to remain on the cutting edge of technology use, all stakeholders have a duty and right to share in the decisionmaking process regarding policies at the worksite and school district levels.
- School support staff is essential to successful integration and implementation of technology and network security. Faculty and staff are not always provided with accommodating technologies, services, and training as required by federal and state accessibility regulations.
- The use or nonuse of technology should not drive the teaching environment and school faculty should be free to determine the appropriate use of technology.
This resolution recognizes the need for improving the ongoing implementation and use of technology in educational institutions and identifying best practices for technology equipment upgrades.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
California Federation of Teachers
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/8/17 15:14:45
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