The Board of Education wants Governor Rick Scott to craft a state budget that would allow schools to issue computers to students who don't have one either at school or at home for homework.
It’s part of a more than 400 million dollar initiative to expand internet and wireless services in Florida schools, and offer computer access to students around the clock.
Some standardized tests are now online only, and board members say students who don't have computers at home need more experience using computers before they start taking important tests on them.
The Governor will consider the Board's proposal before creating his own budget and letting the Florida Legislature decide during the next session.