State of New Jersey
Governor Murphy Unveils Plan to Address Digital Divide Ahead of 2020-2021 School Year
Governor Phil Murphy unveiled his plan to address unmet pre-K-to-12 student technological needs in New Jersey schools, commonly referred to as “the digital divide.” Efforts to ensure reliable internet connectivity and access to one-to-one digital devices are critical as we look ahead to the 2020-2021 school year and the reopening of schools, many of which are preparing reopening plans employing a hybrid schedule of both in-person and continued remote learning due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Administration’s approach to closing the digital divide is three-pronged and consists of th