Almost 280,000 laptops or devices “have been or are in the process of being distributed” to pupils, a minister has said.
Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said more than 72,000
free laptops and devices have been delivered to school pupils in Scotland so far.
In the run-up to last year’s Holyrood election, the SNP promised every school child a free laptop or device and a free internet connection.
At the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser asked the minister for an update on progress to deliver the devices.
Ms Somerville said: “We are committed to ensuring every child has access to a device and connectivity by the end of this parliamentary term.”
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