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FCC to Vote on Modifying Rules on Unused E-rate Funding

The Federal Communications Commission will formally meet June 13 to consider modifying the section of its regulations that relate to what it does with E-rate funds that are committed but...

District Court Overturns CIPA Requirements for Libraries

A three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court in Philadelphia May 31 overturned those portions of the Children's Internet Protection Act that require libraries receiving certain kinds of federal technology...

SLD to Release Another $61.5 Million in Commitments

The Schools and Libraries Division announced that on June 3 it will release another $61.5 million worth of funding commitments for telecommunications and Internet access for the 2002 funding year

SLD Notes Some Funding Letters Are In Error

The Schools and Libraries Division said May 22 that some of the funding commitment letters it has distributed for the 2002 funding year may incorrectly characterize the approved threshold for...

SLD Announces Release of $94.2 Million in Funding Commitments

The Schools and Libraries Division announced May 17 that it will release another $94.2 million worth of funding commitments for the 2002 funding year on May 21.

E-rate Disbursement Gap Grows Worse

A recent filing by the Universal Service Administrative Company indicates that the gap between E-rate funding commitments and actual disbursements has actually worsened since the program began.

Funds For Learning Reply Comments to FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rule-Making on the E-Rate Program

Funds For Learning submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission in response to its Notice of Proposed Rule Making on the E-rate Program. Funds For Learning has submitted reply...

SLD Updates Online Form 470 Application

The Schools and Libraries Division April 30 updated its online Form 470 application form to accommodate applications for the 2003 funding year. The Schools and Libraries Division April 30 updated...