FCC launches sweeping review of $3B school internet subsidy program over screen time concerns

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program amid concerns about excessive screen time ...
Education Week

FCC Launches Review of E-Rate Program Amid Screen Time Debate

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr will share a notice of proposed rulemaking, which aims to “empower parents,” strengthen the program ...

FCC reviewing school internet subsidies amid kids’ screen time concerns

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing a $3 billion annual program that subsidizes internet access for ...

FCC announces ‘top-to-bottom’ review of E-Rate

Chairman Brendan Carr cited increased screentime for kids and state efforts to limit devices in class as impetus for ...
The American Bazaar

FCC reconsiders $3 billion school Wi-Fi program as screen time concerns grow

FCC reviews $3 billion E-Rate school internet subsidy amid rising concerns over student screen time and digital device ...

US agency considers reforming, ending $3 billion school internet subsidy program

By Cordelia Hsu WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday the agency is ...

Millions of students could lose internet access as Trump admin looks to axe $3 billion school program

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a statement that the commission is launching a complete ​review of the E-Rate program, with ...
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns

The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
THE Journal

FCC to Conduct 'Top-to-Bottom' Review of E-Rate Program

The FCC is laying the groundwork for a comprehensive review of its E-Rate program, the federal initiative that provides K–12 schools and public libraries with discounts on internet, WiFi, and ...