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October 9, 2001

SLD Implements Online Submission of SPIF

The Schools and Libraries Division Oct. 10 modified its downloadable Service Provider Invoice Form (Form 474) so that it could be submitted online.

October 1, 2001

SLD to Hold Up on Commitments Until After Oct. 28

A Schools and Libraries Division spokesman confirmed Oct. 2 that the SLD will hold off making further Year 4 funding commitments until after the initial Oct. 28 deadline for making...

September 27, 2001

SLD Issues Additional $385.5 Million in Commitments

The Schools and Libraries Division announced Sept. 28 that it was distributing another $385.5 million worth of Year 4 funding commitments. That brings the total committed so far to more...

September 13, 2001

SLD to Release over $73.5M in Wave 5

The Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company announced September 14 that they will commit over $73.5 million in E-rate funding in wave five, bringing the total...

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....

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.

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...

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...