My bill provides an unlimited deduction for outofpocket expenses for classroom supplies in addition to the costs of professional development expenses. New advances in technology are allowing students to take various classes without ever having to enter the classroom. The classes are primarily taught over the Internet and sometimes utilize television and satellite communications. Unfortunately, currently copyright law does not allow the sharing of many copyrighted materials for educational purposes through digital means. To promote distance learning by permitting students and teachers from running afoul of U.S. copyright law.
Distance education holds great promise for students in states like Utah.
Students in remote areas of my state are now able to link up to resources previously only available to those in large cities or at prestigious educational institutions.