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In November of 2014, the voters of New York State approved the Smart Schools Bond Act. This legislation enables districts to access state funding in high-priority areas including technology. The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District received a $1.9 million allocation through Smart Schools. The Smart Schools legislation allows the district to spend these funds in any of six specific areas.
Six Allowable Expenditure Categories Under Smart Schools Funding:
- Install high-speed broadband or wireless connectivity for schools.
- Install high-speed broadband or wireless connectivity for communities.
- Acquire learning technology equipment.
- Construct, enhance or modernize educational facilities to accommodate pre-kindergarten programs.
- Construct, enhance and modernize educational facilities to provide instructional space to replace classroom trailers.
- Install high-tech security features in school buildings and on school campuses.
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