Equal access to technology in education...Questions

As educators, we can share a goal of "providing equal access to technology" for our students, but what exactly does this mean?

If we are granted technology access as educators within the classroom, is it via one computer? Or, do we have access to computers for each child in our class -- is it shared with other classroom(s) or does each child have their own dedicated machine? Are we as fortunate as say the Maine public school system that mandates a 1:1 child laptop ratio?

Even if we are lucky enough to have a 1:1 child laptop ratio when at school, are our students able to then take them home for homework? And if so, Does each student have Internet access at home?

If we provide equal access while the students are at school only, what about homework? Should we limit homework or require students to find access to a computer whether within their home, at the library, or after school at school? Is this really equal access?