Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a new Computers in Education program under title III (Special Projects) of such Act.
Directs the Secretary of Education, subject to the availability of funds, to award grants for the establishment and operation of National Centers for Personal Computers in Education to: (1) instruct students in the use of personal computers; and (2) develop programs designed to utilize personal computers and microcomputers as educational tools at all educational levels. Provides that such grants shall be sufficient for operation of a Center for a three-year period beginning with FY 1982, subject to the availability of funds and the Secretary's determination at the end of each fiscal year of operation that the recipient has complied with assurances contained in the grant application.
Sets forth the responsibilities of such Centers and the application and reporting requirements for grant recipients.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984, to remain available through FY 1986.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Executive Comment Requested from Education.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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