New Bill Puts Technology Funds in the Hands of HBCUs
By Charles Dervarics
A new bill from Senate Republicans seeks to address the digital divide by providing minority-serving colleges with money to address technology issues.
The Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act would provide funds to upgrade technology, support technology degrees and promote use of information technology in research, math, engineering, science and technology instruction.
“When it comes to high-technology jobs, which pay higher wages, this country runs the risk of economically limiting many college students in our society,” says Sen. George Allen, R-Va., the bill’s chief sponsor. “It is important for all Americans that we close this opportunity gap.”
