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September 12, 2001

George McDonald to Oversee SLD

The Universal Service Administrative Company announced September 13 the appointment of George McDonald to USAC Vice President with overall responsibility for the Schools and Libraries Division. In this role, Mr....
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August 30, 2001

SLD to Fund All 90 Percent Internal Connections Requests

The Schools and Libraries Division has announced that it will be able to fund all eligible requests for internal connections from applicants with discount rates of 90 percent.
Applicant Funding Commitments FY 2000 FY 2001 Service Provider USAC
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August 16, 2001

SLD Issues $103 Million More in Funding Commitments

The Schools and Libraries Division announced Aug. 17 that it would issue another $103 million worth of E-rate funding commitments for telecommunications services and Internet access for Year 4 of...
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August 12, 2001

School Challenges Paper Certification Requirement

A school has challenged the Schools and Libraries Division's requirement that it file a certification signature on paper, saying that the requirement is in violation of the Electronic Signatures in...
Appeals Applicant FY 2001 USAC
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August 2, 2001

SLD Releases Another $207 Million in Commitments

The Schools and Libraries Division announced Aug 3 that on Tuesday, Aug. 7, it will release another $207 million worth of funding commitments for the E-rate program's fourth year. The...
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August 1, 2001

SLD Clarifies CIPA Compliance Deadlines

In a new posting on its Web site, the Schools and Libraries Division has clarified how it will interpret the compliance deadlines for the new Children's Internet Protection Act.
Applicant Application Process Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) FY 2001 How to Apply USAC
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July 24, 2001

SLD Notes Correction on Funding Commitment Letters

The Schools and Libraries Division announced July 24 that funding commitment letters issued in the first waves of Year 4 may incorrectly indicate that it will be denying all requests...
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July 22, 2001

New Deadlines Implemented with New Form 486

The Schools and Libraries Division July 23 unveiled a new Form 486 application, and with it new filing deadlines for the form for Funding Year 4 and beyond.
Applicant Application Process Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Form 486 Forms FY 2001 USAC
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