Funding for Major Internet-Related Programs Since 2000

Funding for Major Internet-Related Programs Since 2000 Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only. The LAO is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool. Choose your language: × Skip to main content Home --> Policy Areas Capital Outlay, Infrastructure Criminal Justice Economy and Taxes Education Environment and Natural Resources Health and Human Services Local Government State Budget Condition Transportation Other Government Areas Publications The Budget Propositions and Initiatives Staff Careers About Us Search LAO Contacts Natasha Collins Paul Golaszewski See More Publications Like This Back to the Top --> Tweet February 17, 2015 Funding for Major Internet-Related Programs Since 2000 State Has Allocated $2.1 Billion ($1.5 Billion State and $615 Million Federal) for Programs Exclusively for Schools. As displayed in the first part of Figure 1, the state and federal governments have created about a dozen programs over the last 14 years that provide funding to schools to support Internet activities. These programs primarily help schools pay for Internet infrastructure, Internet service, devices, and equipment. The state also has provided funding for technical assistance and the development of Internet-based tools for instruction. State Has Allocated $7 Billion ($709 Million State, $6.2 Billion Federal) for Programs for Schools and Other Entities. The second part of Figure 1 details Internet-related programs created by the state and federal governments to benefit multiple entities, including schools. For example, programs aimed at improving Internet infrastructure in a particular geographic region benefit multiple entities, including schools, households, businesses, and non-school government agencies. Several other programs help schools and other entities, such as libraries, pay their Internet service bills. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656