Sec. 5-50. Computer Investment Program.

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(a)Subject to appropriation, the Department may administer the Computer Investment Program under which the Department may assist low-income families in 5 digital divide impacted communities in the State, as determined by the Department, in reimbursing a portion of the cost for a recently purchased new or used home computer.

(b)The grant awarded by the Department shall not exceed $225 per applicant.

(c)The applicant must show proof of purchase for the computer in the form of a store receipt.

(d)The Department shall prepare a store verification form that must be filled out at the time of purchase by a store manager or assistant manager. This form must be submitted to the Department as part of the grant application.

(e)To be eligible to apply for a grant under this Act, an applicant must have a child that:

(1)is enrolled in a public school in which not less than 40% of the students are

eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the national school lunch program, or in which not less than 30% of the students are eligible for a free lunch under the national school lunch program in this State;

(2)receives free or reduced school lunch under the national school lunch program;

(3)has a passing grade point average;

(4)has a good attendance record;

(5)has resided in this State for a minimum of 6 months; and

(6)completes a basic computer course at one of the community technology centers

designated by the Department.

(f)The Department shall adopt rules to implement and administer the Program.