Section 1952. Technologies network ties program

1.  There  is  hereby
  established  a  model  technologies  network  ties  program   to   pilot
  innovative   uses   of   technology   for  interactive  instruction  and
  administrative purposes,  in  order  to  determine  the  feasibility  of
  developing a statewide technologies network ties program.
    2.  The  commissioner shall develop a plan, subject to the approval of
  the director of the budget, for the allocation of such funds as  may  be
  made  available for this program, including competitive grants to school
  districts and boards of cooperative educational services for interactive
  instruction. Such plan shall include a listing of the school  districts,
  boards  of  cooperative educational services and library network systems
  selected to take part in the pilot program.
    3. Objectives of the  program  shall  include  the  development  of  a
  network  consisting  of  a  structure which will electronically link all
  participating agencies and allow for the transfer of administrative  and
  instructional  data  between  and  among  the  participating  sites. The
  commissioner,  in  consultation   with   appropriate   consultants   and
  representatives  of  participating  districts  and boards of cooperative
  educational  services,  will  be   responsible   for   determining   the
  appropriate  communication  standards and protocols for the selection of
  hardware and software to be used in all facets of the project.
    4.  The  commissioner  shall  adopt  regulations  to   implement   the
  provisions of this section.