(20 ILCS 3921/5)
Sec. 5. Legislative findings and declarations. The General Assembly
finds and declares:
(1) That computing and communications technologies |
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(2) That there is an established need for a
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| telecommunications infrastructure that will provide high-speed, reliable, and cost-effective digital connections throughout the State.
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(3) That a network is required that will deliver
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| educational programs, advanced training, and access to the growing global wealth of information services to citizens in all parts of this State.
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(4) That the State and communication providers shall
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| continue to collaborate to deliver communications links to anchor institutions in Illinois.
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(Source: P.A. 100-611, eff. 7-20-18.)
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