Section 22-15A-4 - Bureau duties.
22-15A-4. Bureau duties.
In accordance with the policies and regulations of the state board [department], the bureau shall:
A. administer the provisions of the Technology for Education Act [22-15A-1 NMSA 1978];
B. develop a statewide plan for the integration of educational technology into the public schools and coordinate technology-related education activities with other state agencies, the federal government, business consortia and public or private agencies or individuals;
C. assist school districts to develop and implement a strategic, long-term plan for utilizing educational technology in the school system;
D. upon approval of a school district's technology plan, make distributions to school districts from the educational technology fund;
E. recommend funding mechanisms that will support the development and maintenance of an effective educational technology infrastructure in the state;
F. promote collaboration among government, business, educational organizations and telecommunications entities to expand and improve the use of technology in education;
G. assess and determine the educational technology needs of school districts; and
H. provide staff support for and coordinate the activities of the council.