Federal Program to Reimburse Schools for Devices, Hotspots, Home Broadband -- THE Journal
05/13/21 The Federal Communications Commission has finalized rules for a $7.17 billion program that will reimburse schools for 100% of the “reasonable” cost of equipment and services to give students the access to technology they need for remote and hybrid learning. According to the FCC, some 17 million students lack adequate broadband or devices for today’s learning. The Emergency Connectivity Fund Program will allow schools (and libraries) “to purchase laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, and broadband connectivity for students, school staff, and library patrons in need dur...
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