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by John Harrington

Get Students Online for Free. ECF Forms Are Due ASAP

Dear School and Library Leaders: The Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) will provide internet access and laptop computers for K-12 students and library patrons across the country. The ECF offers financial...

BEAR PIN Removal Update

On July 16, 2021, USAC announced in a news brief that Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) are no longer required, and the credentials for BEAR Form filers who previously used a...

USAC Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee holds quarterly meetings to provide policy guidance to the SLD on a variety of E-rate topics. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2021....

Stakeholders Urge FCC to Extend Gift Rule Waiver

On July 16, 2021, E-rate stakeholders sent a letter to the FCC urging the Commission to extend the E-rate gift rule waiver until June 30, 2022 to be consistent with...

by Julie Fitzgerald

August 13 ECF Deadline is Quickly Approaching

The Emergency Connectivity Fund application window closes on August 13th. With vacations and summer schedules, this deadline could sneak up on your team quickly. There is still time to get...

Disposal and Transfer of Equipment

On June 25, 2021, USAC sent a news brief to E-rate applicants reminding them to remain aware of their responsibilities regarding transfers of equipment and thereby avoid possible audit findings....

USAC Wants Your Feedback on IT System Enhancements

On July 9, 2021, USAC invited E-rate program participants to submit their ideas and feedback for improving and/or enhancing user experience of E-rate information systems to help continue to improve...

by John Harrington

Record Pace of E-rate Funding for 2021

$1.5 billion in E-rate funds were committed to schools and libraries in time for the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. This is a record amount of...