Alabama Beginning July 1, all new school employees who have unsupervised access to children have to be fingerprinted and undergo nationwide criminal background checks under a newly signed law. The law includes those who work in public, private or church-run schools. The amount had not changed since 1988 and the change is intended to adjust for inflation.
Students majoring in nontechnical degree programs can also pursue a minor in information technology.
California The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management's information services team has created a Web-based Emergency Management Information System, EMIS2, as an alternative method of disaster communication when conventional methods are overloaded. Western City Colorado Colorado Counties Inc. is tracking state legislation that will help bring high-speed Internet connections to rural counties. The bill would create an incentive fund to pay for infrastructure improvements. The page features pictures and physical data of fathers who owe child support and a phone number for Web users to call with information. Florida Broward County's Purchasing Division has put the full text of all bids and related requests online .