The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5, aims to enhance online safety by appropriating additional funds from the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Specifically, the bill allocates resources to the Board of Regents for Higher Education to expand online class offerings and to regional educational service centers. This initiative is designed to improve the technology skills of working residents, thereby promoting better online safety and digital literacy.
The bill introduces new legal language that emphasizes the need for increased funding to support educational institutions in adapting to the growing demand for online learning. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text provided, indicating a straightforward addition of appropriations to bolster educational resources in the context of online safety and technology skill development.