Last week President Obama signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package into law. Of the hundreds of provisions in the package, those having to do with technology and education include:
- $220 M to the National Institute of Standards and Technology for research into technology with high-growth potential
- $350 M to create a broadband inventory map of the country
- $650 M Coupons, education and consumer support for the digital to analogue converter box program
- $650 M for school computer and science laboratories and technology training for teachers
- $2 B Advanced batteries manufacturing grants
- $2.5 B NSF Research
- $4.3 B to provide wireless and broadband infrastructure to communities
- $4.5 B to develop “smart power grids” that will help the nation save money and electricity
- $17 B increase in Pell Grants and other student aid
- $40 B to states for education budgets to prevent cutbacks and modernize schools
Sources:
Obama Signs Stimulus Into Law [Wall Street Journal]
Getting to $787 Billion – an itemized list [Wall Street Journal]
Stimulus Stirs Debate Over Rural Broadband Access [NPR]