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FCC Allows Public View of Draft ECF Rules - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is developing the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program, a one-time program offering $7.171 billion in support to schools and libraries for remote learning during the #COVID19 pandemic. The final rules are expected to be released by May 10, 2021. Learn more: http://ow.ly/nAos50EDCl8 #edtech

Early respondents to Funds For Learning's 11th annual E-rate applicant survey say E-rate needs to be expanded to provide #cybersecurity funding and at-home internet access for #students. Tech & Learning reports. Read more: http://ow.ly/lO6h30rGyOR #edtech #erate

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed into law in March 2021 included a $7.1 billion fund specifically to provide extra E-rate funding for emergency connectivity and devices for schools and libraries. The FCC requested public feedback to determine details for administering the program. In an interview with T.H.E. Journal, John Harrington, CEO of Funds for Learning, offers his perspective about how the use of the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) might unfold. Read the Q&A here: http://ow.ly/ifqp50Efv6Z

The FY2021 Filing Window Has Closed The Funding Year 2021 Form 471 application filing window closed on Thursday, March, 25, 2021. In just the final four days of the application window, applicants nationwide submitted more than $1 billion in funding requests for the upcoming Funding Year. What’s Next? Whether you are a first-time filer or an E-rate veteran, here are a few tips to keep in mind as we move toward the start of FY2021 - http://ow.ly/p4mv30rCzJ4

District leaders and other E-rate stakeholders are welcome to share ideas on how communities will spend $7.17 billion from the American Rescue Plan to boost connectivity for school and library patrons. Using the E-rate program, the FCC will reimburse districts and libraries for 100% of the costs of purchasing equipment needed for remote learning. Funds for Learning believes any policies must be fair, flexible, fast and fiscally responsible. Read more in District Administration: http://ow.ly/TG5X30rBNCU

E-rate Ready to Help Remote Learning - Schools and libraries report that insufficient home internet access is a significant issue in 90% of American communities. Fortunately, the American Rescue Plan Act became law, providing $7.1 billion in emergency #Erate funding to connect students and teachers who lack adequate home internet. Within the next 60 days, the FCC is poised to create administrative rules and begin distributing these funds to schools and libraries. Under the leadership of Acting FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, and leveraging the existing #Erate program, there is every reason to expect that more students and teachers will have off-campus Internet connections in the not-so-distant future. Read more: http://ow.ly/cRIR30rAL5s