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Digital Literacy Act 2006 becomes LawSubmitted by ilCTC on Fri, 2006-04-28 23:35.
We're making progress in the policy agenda to advance Digital Literacy, Access & Equity in Illinois! Today HB3650, known as the Digital Literacy Act was signed into law by Governor Blagojevich. We have much to be proud of, but our efforts must not cease at this critical juncture. The letter of the law is inadequate if the 2007 budget does not include the appropriate level of investment. Our coalition has recommended that the Eliminate the Digital Divide program and supportive efforts receive an allocation of $8 Million for the coming year. The allocation of these funds is by no means secure, and time is running out in the budget negotiations. In the very limited time remaining you can play a significant role. Please call (asap) the Governor ((217) 782-0244 or (312) 814-2121) and thank him for signing the the Digital Literacy Act (HB3650) into law, and ask that he make sure that the funding allocation for 2007 is at least $8 Million. This is a growing program that is returning substantial value to Illinois, and has played a major role in the aim of Getting Illinois Online. Likewise, call (asap) your Senators and ask them to speak to President of the Senate, Emil Jones (or call Emil Jones directly: (217) 782-2728) in favor of a budget ammendment in the amount of $8 Million for the Digital Literacy program. We know it is a tight budget, it always is. Even so, we cannot neglect this investment in our future. We're close, and we need one last hard push to get over the hill before the Legislature concludes the budget negotiations. UPDATE, May 4: Budget passed with $8.5 allocted to Digital Divide Elimination Grants Fund |
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