EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

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ORDERED:

The State of Georgia intends to be a leader in education innovation;
and

Technology has changed the way we work and live; and

Students need to develop 21st century skills to make them globally
competitive and technically literate to succeed in the innovation
economy; and

Ubiquitous technology has been successfully implemented by other
states to raise the achievement level of students and improve
workforce skills; and

The State of Georgia must attract businesses to help maintain its
vibrant economy; and

Businesses depend upon the education system to produce
candidates that are college and career ready; and

Technology must be an increasing part of our education system to
ensure college and career ready students; and

American education has not yet embraced the power of technology
to customize education and give students the ability to gain
knowledge anywhere and at anytime.

Now, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME
AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

That a Digital Learning Task Force is hereby created to make
recommendations to prepare the state to effectively improve the
educational achievement and attainment of students through the
creation of robust digital learning environments, which may include