Executive Order 12999 is a United States Presidential Executive Order signed on April 17, 1996, by President Bill Clinton which permits U.S. federal agencies to transfer excess computers and related peripherals to educational and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations.[1][2]
This order extended Executive Order 12821, which was signed by President George H.W. Bush on November 16, 1992.[3][4]
The Executive Order has three core elements for the development of American education and educational organizations.
"Computers for Learning (CFL)". U.S. General Services Administration.