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The ASUC Elections Council states that, since turnout on student fee ballot questions did not meet the University's policy requirement of 20% casting yes or no votes, renewal of the Student Technology Fee and the Daily Cal Initiative both failed to pass in the 2021 ASUC election. Students argue, during public comment, that the democratic process is being harmed and that abstentions should be counted toward the calculation of turnout. 

The Editorial Board of UC Berkeley's student newspaper advises students vote "yes" on renewal of the Student Technology Fee.

Read more about the Student Technology Fund up for renewal on the April ASUC ballot.

In an interview with campus leaders, the STF was recognized for assisting students with hardware needs during the pandemic.

The Student Tech Fund's STEP (Student Technology Equity Program) initiative was highlighted as one of the "moments of brightness" on the campus in an otherwise historically challenging year.

Top UC Berkeley stories of 2020: The year in images, video and audio

New Student Technology Equity Program (STEP), managed by the Student Technology Fund, provides technology hardware for students in need during remote learning for the 2020-21 academic year.

Student Tech Fund's efforts are recognized in this message from Chancellor Carol Christ and Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations Julie Morgan, sent in May 2020.

This article highlights campus efforts--including STEP of the Student Technology Fund-- to help students in need when COVID-19 closed campus