Rural Star Schools Act of 1989

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Rural Star Schools Act of 1989 - Amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (the Act) to establish a Rural Star Schools educational opportunities program to provide electronic or telecommunications access by students and faculty at educational facilities in rural areas to improve instruction in mathematics, science, computer technology, foreign languages, health sciences, English, and other areas of study. Authorizes the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) to make grants to telecommunications partnerships to develop and acquire instructional programming, computer hardware and software, telecommunications facilities, terminal equipment, audio and visual equipment monitors and related devices, and interactive video equipment, among other items. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1994 for such grants program. Requires that at least 25 percent of such funds be used for instructional programming, including programming to assist elementary and secondary schools and adult and vocational education and training centers. Requires partnerships to try to limit the Federal share to 75 percent or less and to work with REA borrowers and the local community…