Rep. Samara Heavrin asking constituents to offer opinions on potential legislation December 22, 2020
It has been eight months since we adjourned from the 2020 Regular Session. During that time, I have used my legislative updates to share the work my colleagues and I are preparing for our upcoming session. I would like to use this opportunity to seek your opinion on some of the issues we may face when we meet on January 5 for the 2021 Regular Session.
Below is my 2021 Legislative Questionnaire.
Please know that I am not endorsing any of these proposals. Instead, the questions are based on pre-filed bills and other proposals floating around. By sharing your opinions on these issues, you will help me better represent you and the 18
Pilot project aims to help at home learners without internet
Kentucky Educational Television has partnered with the Kentucky Department of Education to launch a pilot project that aims to give stronger support to at home learners without internet access, officials said.
KET plans to use datacasting technology to send learning materials through its existing broadcast network to small receiver boxes in homes, the station said in a statement. It has previously used the technology to send emergency information and weather updates.
The initiative is set to begin in January. Participants will be provided with a receiver box and antenna, and teachers will be trained on how to upload curriculum into the system.