❓ Question regarding funding for electronic whiteboards in WA schools, specifically addressing new provisions, replacement of existing BER-funded IT, and future budget allocations. The answer clarifies funding sources and program timelines.
AnsweredQoN 5682Legislative Council
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I refer to the Western Australian State Budget Papers 2012-13, page 400 and the $2 million allocated for electronic whiteboards, and I ask —
(1) Is this funding for the provision of new electronic whiteboards only?
(2) If yes to (1), is there any provision for funding to replace BER-funded IT as they age, including whiteboards and computers?
(3) If yes to (2), how much funding has been allocated?
(4) If no to (2), will schools be required to pay for this out of their own budgets?
(5) Why is there no funding allocation in forward estimates for electronic whiteboards?
(1) Is this funding for the provision of new electronic whiteboards only?
(2) If yes to (1), is there any provision for funding to replace BER-funded IT as they age, including whiteboards and computers?
(3) If yes to (2), how much funding has been allocated?
(4) If no to (2), will schools be required to pay for this out of their own budgets?
(5) Why is there no funding allocation in forward estimates for electronic whiteboards?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Education
Response time
63 days
(1) Yes.
(2 - 3) Yes, Schools receive a formula-driven allocation through their annual school grant for the repair and replacement of all equipment and are required to budget accordingly.
(4) Not applicable.
(5) The program announced in the 2011-12 Budget was for $4m, initially to be expended over four financial years. The program has been fast-tracked to meet demand. The first two rounds of the program have been allocated. The remaining $2m for the program will be expended in the 2012-13 financial year.
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(2 - 3) Yes, Schools receive a formula-driven allocation through their annual school grant for the repair and replacement of all equipment and are required to budget accordingly.
(4) Not applicable.
(5) The program announced in the 2011-12 Budget was for $4m, initially to be expended over four financial years. The program has been fast-tracked to meet demand. The first two rounds of the program have been allocated. The remaining $2m for the program will be expended in the 2012-13 financial year.
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