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Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet

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Briefings

Schools and libraries across the US urged the FCC to halt the proposed end of E-Rate, a $2 billion annual program funding internet access for educational institutions. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized districts for excessive screen time and argued E-Rate had expanded beyond its original goal of supporting basic educational internet access. In June, Carr led a 2-1 vote to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on limiting or sunseting the program, which could reduce discounts and restrict fund usage. The proposal also raises the possibility of completely eliminating E-Rate. Coverage is limited to the FCC's June NPRM and Carr's comments, with no data on implementation timelines or specific district responses.

Key points

• FCC Chairman Brendan Carr led a 2-1 vote in June to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on whether E-Rate should be limited or sunset.
• Schools and libraries pleaded with the FCC to drop the plan to end E-Rate, a $2 billion program designed to connect students and library visitors to the Internet.

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Evidence covers only the FCC's June NPRM and Carr's comments; no data on implementation timelines, specific district responses, or long-term impact projections.

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