(a) The purposes of the technology grants to benefit students in nonpublic and private schools are to:

(b) The Department of Education through intermediate units shall have the power and duty to purchase computer hardware, software, connectivity and related technology to loan them to all children residing in this Commonwealth who are enrolled in grades kindergarten through twelve of a nonpublic and private school and may provide professional development opportunities. The Secretary of Education shall establish a per capita formula based on the number of eligible students in nonpublic and private schools and each intermediate unit. Funds shall be allocated to intermediate units who shall purchase and loan the equipment to such children and may provide professional development opportunities. Equipment and services shall not be used for sectarian purposes.