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;

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.

History: Laws 1994, ch. 96, § 4.

Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not a part of the law.

Laws 2004, ch. 25, § 27, provided that all references to the superintendent of public instruction shall be deemed references to the secretary of public education and all references to the former state board of education or state department of education shall be deemed references to the public education department. See 9-24-15 NMSA 1978.