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As state lawmakers begin cutting a billion dollars from the state budget, one state lawmaker is suggesting college students begin paying a technology fee to help pay for computer upgrades and other things such as wireless networks on the state�s 11 college campuses. State Senator Jim King says most students would gladly pay for better technology Sen. Jim King of Jacksonbvile says if he can pass the legislation, he is offering a reprieve for a year. “You get a 5% discretionary the universities can do it if they want, they don�t have to do it if they don�t want. But kicking it in 2009 gives the students the opportunity if it is passed to know that in 2009 I am going to have to come up with more money for tuition because the fee is going to be increased for technology. But it is a win win situation.� say King.
The idea was considered by lawmakers this past spring and rejected.