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E-Rate program

Coverage of E-Rate program in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 4 · 00:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 5 · 01:04 UTC
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Federal Communications Commissionorganization2Brendan Carrperson2school internet subsidiestopic1screen timetopic1U.S. Department of Health and Human Servicesorganization1academic performancetopic1parentstopic1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJun 5 · 01:04 UTCTHE HILL
    FCC reviewing school internet subsidies amid kids’ screen time concerns

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing the $3 billion annual E-Rate program, which subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries, due to concerns about excessive children's screen time and its health impacts. FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced the commission will conduct a full review of the program.

  • POLITICSJun 4 · 00:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    FCC launches sweeping review of $3B school internet subsidy program over screen time concerns

    The FCC is launching a review of its $3 billion E-Rate school internet subsidy program due to concerns that increased screen time in schools may be harming academic performance. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr cited research linking excessive screen time to poor educational outcomes and emphasized the need for parental oversight and potential program reforms.

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