Requiring the department of education to conduct a biannual study on student access to home internet and electronic devices.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to conduct a biannual study on student access to home internet and electronic devices

This bill would amend the administrative code, requiring the Department of Education to conduct a biannual survey, by school district, to collect data regarding students’ access to the Internet and electronic devices and how a lack of such access hinders students’ education. Additionally, the Department of Education would be required to include in the report recommendations on means to address students’ inability to access the Internet and electronic devices.