PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To provide grants to State Education Agencies (SEAs) on a formula basis to support the development and implementation of systemic technology plans at the State, local and school levels to improve the teaching and learning of all children. States are asked to address four goals: (1) All teachers will have the training and support they need to help all students learn through computers and through the information superhighway; (2) all teachers and students will have modern computers in their classrooms; (3) every classroom will be connected to the information superhighway; and (4) effective and engaging software and online resources will be an integral part of every school curriculum. To provide discretionary grants to LEAs in States that choose not to participate in the program.

ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- Elementary and Secondary;
- Indian Education;
- Teacher Training;

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;
- U.S. Territories;
- Education Professional;
- Education (0-8);
- Education (9-12);

WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments;