Despite significant improvements in the acquisition and use of learning technologies by schools with large percentages of minority students, data collected by the New York State Education Department indicate that schools serving predominantly black and minority students--many of whom are economically disadvantaged--do not provide access to technology comparable to that provided by affluent schools. To maximize the benefits of technology in education, the following is necessary: (1) before policy formation and planning, it must be determined what technology would most effectively achieve instructional, management, administrative, and equity goals; (2) poorer districts should receive state funding; (3) state programs for hardware and software aid should be modified to provide flexibility and technical assistance. Further suggestions deal with eliminating bias in software, staff development, developing a center for advanced technology, and research activities. The report contains a list of references, and the following: (1) a list of State agencies concerned with educational technology in New York; (2) a copy of the State educational policy concerned with technology and recent initiatives; and (3) information on current legislation concerned with technology and education. (PS)