Illinois HB3187 amends various laws to enhance digital equity, establish a Digital Navigator Program, and create a Digital Divide Elimination Fund.
Illinois HB3187 amends multiple laws to promote digital equity and inclusion across the state. It defines a "Digital navigator program" as one offering technical assistance for broadband adoption and digital skill building. The bill establishes a Digital Divide Elimination Fund to provide grants for digital equity initiatives, aiming to ensure all Illinoisans have access to affordable, reliable, and scalable high-speed broadband. It also creates a Digital Divide Elimination Working Group to identify funding sources and catalog digital literacy programs.
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