The bill changes the name of Indiana's educational technology fund to the Senator David C. Ford educational technology fund. Sen. Ford (R-Hartford City) passed away last year after serving in the Indiana Senate since 1994. "Nothing can replace the loss the Ford family endured last year, but it is important that they know he and they will always be in our hearts and minds," said Rep. Clements. "It was a privilege to be a part of this morning's ceremony, honoring such a great person and legislator." Sen. Ford served on the Senate's Education and Career Development Committee, as well as the Judiciary and Tax and Fiscal Policy Committees. In 2004, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce named Sen. Ford the Government Leader of the Year. He also received two Sagamore of the Wabash awards from Govs. Otis Bowen and Mitch Daniels. Sen. Ford is survived by his wife, Joyce, who sat beside Gov. Daniels as he signed Senate Enrolled Act 27. SEA 27 renames the fund that provides technology equipment for K-12 classrooms. Kindergarten and first grade classrooms can use the fund to purchase technology to help students learn reading, writing and arithmetic. Classrooms through third grade may use funds to offer remediation via technology to students whose grades lag behind expectations for their grade level. "He was an expert in the field of technology and economic development, so it is ideal that he would be a part of a fund that would pay for educational technology for students to better their education and their future." SEA 27 becomes effective July 1, 2009. To view all of the bills that have made their way to the desk of Gov. Mitch Daniels, visit www.in.gov/gov/billwatch.htm. -30- Contact Rep. Clements by e-mail at h38@in.gov, by phone at 1-800-382-9841 or by writing her at the Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Those interested in receiving Rep. Clements' weekly e-newsletter may sign up at www.in.gov/h38. |
