School districts across the state could benefit from a survey that collects broadband connectivity data to help determine whether families have sufficient internet access. The survey was created by the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units and Penn State Extension as a way to help districts across the state, including those
FCC Announces New Program, Guidelines for School Broadband
The Federal Communications Commission has announced rules for its new Emergency Connectivity Fund, which will distribute $7.17 billion announced earlier this year for school broadband and devices.
May 12, 2021 •
Shutterstock The Federal Communications Commission this week released the guidelines for its new Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), which will use $7.1 billion approved earlier this year to assist schools and libraries in connecting students to broadband Internet for remote and hybrid learning.
Though the funding has been lauded as a step toward closing the digital divide, ed-tech policy advocates from the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition said its current regulations still leave much to be desired in terms of flexibility for schools seeking to apply for the program.
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The recently enacted $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief legislation includes $7.1 billion in emergency funds to support broadband connectivity for schools and libraries, as well as additional funding support for broadband infrastructure projects.
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The American Rescue Plan provides $7.1 billion for emergency funds that will offset the cost of broadband and connected devices for schools and libraries.
Funds appropriated to state governments under the law will support certain broadband infrastructure projects.
Additional funding for financial assistance to homeowners includes support for the cost of broadband service.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the latest COVID-19 relief package signed into law on March 11, 2021, includes several provisions that target funding for broadband connectivity and infrastructure projects. Specifically, the law provides $7.1 billion to support connectivity and the purchase of elig
President Biden on Thursday signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law, the signature achievement of the first 100 days of his administration.