On July 19, 2013 the Federal Communications Commission held an Open Meeting. The Commissioners voted to release an E-rate Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to reform the E-rate program for the 21st Century. The Commissioners would like the program to have clear capacity goals and a simplified, streamlined application process.
Below are the FCC Commissioners’ statements as well as the witness statements:
Acting Chairwoman Clyburn E-rate Reform Statement
Commissioner Rosenworcel E-rate Reform Statement
Commissioner Pai E-rate Reform Statement
Former Education Secretary Margaret Spellings
Dr. John Word, Principal of Kenmore Middle School in Arlington, VA
The FCC has created a web page dedicated to the E-rate update. It may be viewed here.
