Background
The Iowa School Microsoft Settlement program is the result of the 2007 settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by Iowa consumers and businesses concerning certain Microsoft software. According to the settlement, Iowa schools would receive a portion of the funds not claimed by consumers. The value of the funds will be distributed through vouchers for software and hardware products to eligible attendance centers. Based on free/reduced lunch rates, approximately 75 percent of Iowa’s public school buildings will be eligible to participate in the program.
The Iowa School Microsoft Settlement application process will begin in September 2008.
Each district will apply for its eligible schools. Electronic applications will be accepted from September 15, 2008 through October 31, 2008 on the Iowa Department of Education website at http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1412/. Application information will be distributed to districts with eligible schools in May 2008.
for a list of eligible IA schools by AEA.
| Settlement Amount |
$179.9 Million |
| Cy Pres Program |
50% of unclaimed vouchers |
| Funds Available |
Early 2009 |
| Program Ends |
December 16, 2012 |
Click here for more information about how to redeem the IA Microsoft vouchers.
Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
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