Section 547.10  General Purpose

The deployment and adoption of high speed Internet services and information technology has resulted in enhanced economic development and public safety for the State's communities, improved health care and educational opportunities, and a better quality of life for the State's residents.  Continued progress in the deployment and adoption of high speed Internet services and information technology is vital to ensuring that Illinois remains competitive and continues to create business and job growth.  The purpose of the High Speed Internet Services and Information Technology Program is to encourage and support the partnership of the public and private sectors in the continued growth of high speed Internet and information technology for the State's residents and businesses.  [20 ILCS 661/5]