FCC proposes scaling back $2B E-Rate program for school and library internet access, citing screen time concerns
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Jon Brodkin
Summary
The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, has proposed scaling back or eliminating the E-Rate program — a $2 billion-a-year initiative that provides telecom and internet discounts to schools and libraries. Carr justified the move by citing concerns over excessive student screen time. The proposal was advanced via a 2-1 vote on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, drawing sharp criticism from those who argue the FCC is overstepping and undermining a critical program for digital equity.
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bskyFCC proposes scaling back $2B E-Rate program for school and library internet access, citing screen time concernsarstechnica.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFCC Chairman Brendan Carr said E-Rate should be changed because students are getting too much screen time.
He led a 2-1 vote to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes changes and asks the public to comment on them.
The Federal Communications Commission was roundly criticized today for proposing to scale back or eliminate E-Rate.
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