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The Iowa School Microsoft Settlement program is the result of the 2007 settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought by Iowa consumers and businesses concerning certain Microsoft software. According to the settlement, Iowa schools would receive a portion of the funds not claimed by consumers. The value of the funds will be distributed through vouchers for software and hardware products to eligible attendance centers. Based on free/reduced lunch rates, approximately 75 percent of Iowa's public school buildings will be eligible to participate in the program. The following information is provided to eligible Iowa schools to help navigate through the voucher process.

The application process will begin late in the fall of 2008.

Regional Information ICN Sessions

The DE is sponsoring three ICN sessions to deliver information and answer questions concerning the Microsoft Settlement program for Iowa schools. The following documents list the ICN sites that will be included in each of the offered ICN sessions. Additional ICN sites will not be added to these reservations.

Additional sessions are planned for August and September. 

Eligible Schools in Iowa by AEA – This information is only located on THIS website.

Iowa School Microsoft Settlement (Cy Pres)

A site (http://iowaschoolmicrosoftsettlement.com) operated by the claims administrator to provide information on the roll-out of the Microsoft settlement program. The site contains the settlement agreement, FAQ page, how to redeem vouchers, balance sheets, eligible products (to be release later), and more.

Iowa School Microsoft Settlement FAQ

MSS Assurances Assurances

A list of items that must be agreed to by the Board President, Superintendent, Building Principal, and IT director in order to be eligible for funding made available under the Cy Pres component of the Microsoft settlement. 

MSS Budget Budget

A tentative budget for the four years of the project include funds from the Microsoft settlement and district funding sources to support the project outlined in the application.

MSS Draft Application Draft Application 

A draft application document outlining the linkage of the building’s, district or consortium plan for the funds to support the implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum at a grade(s) and subject area. 

 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 May 2008 )