Establishes Digital Divide Solutions Grant Program to help schools buy devices and internet for students.

New Jersey S2634 establishes the Digital Divide Solutions Grant Program within the Department of Education. The program assists school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools in purchasing online instruction equipment for students lacking access. Grants cover connected devices, Wi-Fi hotspots, mobile broadband, device peripherals, and insurance. The bill mandates that 95% of grant funds purchase equipment, while 5% funds professional development for families on internet safety and device management. Equipment must be returned within five days after remote instruction ends.

Establishes Digital Divide Solutions Grant Program to help schools buy devices and internet for students.

New Jersey S2634 establishes the Digital Divide Solutions Grant Program within the Department of Education. The program assists school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools in purchasing online instruction equipment for students lacking access. Grants cover connected devices, Wi-Fi hotspots, mobile broadband, device peripherals, and insurance. The bill mandates that 95% of grant funds purchase equipment, while 5% funds professional development for families on internet safety and device management. Equipment must be returned within five days after remote instruction ends.