In June-July 2000, the Michigan Legislature approved $110 million in funding for the Teacher Technology Initiative as part of a supplemental bill to the 1999-2000 state school aid appropriation. The goal of the program is to support teaching and learning in Michigan's public schools and public school academies through a significant one-time investment in Michigan's K-12 teachers. To accomplish this, teachers will be provided with a personal computer, software, remote Internet access (dial-up) and Web-based professional development.