Technology for the Classroom Act of 1991

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Technology for the Classroom Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to award competitive grants to eligible consortia to develop instructional programs and technology-based systems for complete courses or units of study for a specific subject and grade level, if these are commercially unavailable locally. Requires that an eligible consortium consist of: (1) State or local educational agencies in partnership with businesses; and (2) institutions of higher education or other public or private nonprofit organizations. Requires priority to be given to applications describing programs that are developed: (1) so that the program may be adapted and applied nationally; and (2) to raise the achievement levels of students, particularly disadvantaged students who are not realizing their potential. Sets forth application requirements and criteria for awarding such grants. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to States to carry out specified types of activities to improve access to technology. Requires States to use such grants to: (1) identify schools or school districts which have a large number of educationally disadvantaged students and limited access to techno…