Background
Nearly 1,800 Florida public schools will receive more than $80 million in technology vouchers as a result of the Florida Microsoft Antitrust Litigation Settlement.
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has not yet released the terms of the voucher program; no applications, procedures, or requirements are available at this time. However, the FDOE anticipates developing a web site for districts to assess school eligibility and identify what products can be purchased with the vouchers.
Click here for a list of eligible FL schools.
Click here for a list of estimated allocations of vouchers for Florida schools.
| Settlement Amount |
$202 Million |
| Cy Pres Program |
$80 Million |
| Funds Available |
TBD |
| Program Ends |
June 6, 2009 |
Who will be eligible for the Technology Vouchers?
A Florida school will be eligible for the Microsoft Settlement funds if at least half of the students at that school are entitled to receive a free or reduced price lunch during the 2004-2005 school year.
What products and services can be purchased with the vouchers?
Schools will be able to use the technology vouchers for reimbursement for technology-related purchases such as computer equipment, desktops, laptops, and software. In addition to new technology items, vouchers may be used for related professional development services such as curriculum development, training for supplemental services for school administrators. Fifty percent of the vouchers may be used for software and 50% for hardware and other services.
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