DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — To help close the technology gap for students in need, the district is offering families the chance to apply for free laptops and hotspots.
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There are approximately 43,000 laptops and 10,000 hot spots available to be loaned to students, thanks to a federal grant called the Emergency Communications Fund. However, since supplies are limited and this is a one-time grant, families will have to complete a survey to determine their eligibility, which is based on need.
A link to the survey is available in the parent’s FOCUS account. The survey is called the “Parent Emergency Communications Fund Survey” and will be open Tuesday, April 5 – Tuesday, April 12.
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The district will review the results and determine laptop eligibility. Email notifications will be sent to families who have qualified during the week of April 25. A separate email will be sent to notify families when their student’s device has been shipped to their school.
For more information, visit Duval County Public Schools’ website HERE.