HARRISBURG – According to Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46), the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) today awarded 300 laptops to the 46th Senatorial District as part of a competitively awarded grant process established by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
“High-speed internet unlocks the full potential of our young people by giving them the tools they need to learn, explore, and grow. But without the most up-to-date laptops, even a strong connection isn’t enough. These grants will help ensure students have both the access and the technology they need to succeed,” Bartolotta said.
The grant funding comes from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund, which provided Pennsylvania $279 million for critical capital projects, including $20 million for non-profits, community anchor institutions, and municipal governments to purchase laptops for local citizens to utilize.
Greene County
- Jefferson-Morgan School District will receive 130 laptops.
Washington County
- Washington & Jefferson College will receive 170 laptops.
Having received support from Senate Republicans, a law created PBDA as an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. PBDA is responsible for creating a statewide broadband plan and distributing federal and state dollars for broadband expansion projects in unserved and underserved areas of the state.
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