MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release: October 19, 2020
WHO: Nine Mississippi School Districts scheduled to receive computer devices
WHAT: The Mississippi Legislature allocated $200 million through two laws for Mississippi Connects, so school districts can purchase computer devices and other tools to enable students to continue learning when they are not in a school building. Districts are purchasing nearly 390,000 computer devices, which are being delivered now through November.
WHEN: Monday through Wednesday, October 19-21.
Delivery schedule is subject to change. Contact each district to confirm delivery date, time and location. District directory: https://www.mdek12.org/dd
Future delivery dates will be posted as they become available at mdek12.org/MSConnects. Check this webpage periodically for additional delivery dates.
Media Contact:
Patrice Guilfoyle, APR
Director of Communications
601-359-3515
pguilfoyle@mdek12.org
Jean Cook, APR
Director of Public Relations
601-359-3515
jcook@mdek12.org