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September 4, 2013

FCC Issues E-rate Debarment Notice to Larry Lehmann

On September 3, 2013, the FCC released a Public Notice stating Larry Lehmann has agreed to disbarment from the E-rate program for a ten year period commencing July 31, 2013.

by Brian Stephens

August 30, 2013

The $100 Million Question

In the past three funding years, the first Priority 2 funding wave was issued an average of 168 days from the close of the filing window.

by Peter Kaplan

August 29, 2013

Protecting Small and Rural Schools

Providing E-rate funding to small and rural schools is a laudable goal and one I fully support. Most school and library stakeholders agree: we need to protect small and rural...

August 28, 2013

Revised Form 472 Available on SLD Website

On August 28, 2013, the SLD reported that the July 2013 FCC Form 472 is now available for online submission. The Form 472 is the Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR)...

August 21, 2013

Event Wrap-up: E-rate 2.0 NPRM

On August 21, 2013, Funds For Learning hosted an online seminar to discuss the FCC's E-rate 2.0 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, sharing insights and themes from the FCC's comprehensive review...

by Verlyne Jolley

August 21, 2013

E-rate Deserves Expertise

Schools and libraries are entitled to professional support and expertise. This support can include legal support, accounting support, technical support, professional development and yes even E-rate consultation.

by John Harrington

August 21, 2013

The Waiting Game: Why some Applicants Wait Longer for FCDLs

A recent analysis by Funds For Learning¬Æ highlights the impact that timing plays in the utilization of an E-rate funding decision. The quicker an applicant receives a funding decision, the...

August 20, 2013

Revised Form 498 Released

On August 19, 2013 the FCC released a Public Notice alerting service providers of the revised form. While the changes to the form only affect those service providers who participate...