FCC considers ending 3 billion dollar school internet fund
The FCC is reviewing the 3 billion dollar E-Rate program to decide if it should be reformed or ended. Officials are evaluating screen time impacts on children.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering reforming or ending the $3 billion annual E-Rate subsidy program for schools and libraries. The initiative marks the first comprehensive review of the nearly 30-year-old connectivity fund. The FCC aims to ensure that funded internet networks and services are used strictly for educational purposes.
### Evaluating the E-Rate Mission FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated the FCC is launching a complete review to determine if the program has fulfilled its mission. A senior FCC official told reporters the proposal raises questions about whether continued funding is consistent with the objectives set by Congress. The FCC will take an initial vote on the proposal on June 25.
