Louisiana Dept. of Education receives $8M to purchase distance learning devices
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and last updated 2020-12-21 10:44:59-05
On Friday, December 18, the Louisiana legislature allocated $8 million to the Louisiana Department of Education for distance learning devices.
The Department says it will utilize the funds to purchase over 23,000 Chromebooks.
âOn behalf of the educators, students and families across Louisiana, I want to thank our state leaders for prioritizing education with their vote,â said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley in a press release. âThese funds are a welcome holiday gift that will help close the digital divide for some of our neediest families.â