Alabamaâs Broadband Connectivity for Students program extended into spring The program has provided access to high-speed internet for about 200,000 Alabama students throughout the fall. (Source: Live 5/File) By WSFA Staff | December 29, 2020 at 10:06 PM CST - Updated December 29 at 10:40 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program has been expanded into 2021, Gov. Kay Iveyâs office announced.
According to the governorâs office, a provision in the latest COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress made the extension possible.
The program has provided access to high-speed internet for about 200,000 Alabama students throughout the fall and was slated to end on the original CARES Act spending deadline of Wednesday. The governorâs office says the relief package included an extension of the federal deadline for states to spend CARES Act funds.
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