A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

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S 738

Introduced

Mar 12, 2019

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on meas ...

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Elementary and secondary education Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Motor carriers Motor vehicles Preschool education Science, Technology, Communications Telecommunication rates and fees

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Summary

This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.

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Mar 12, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1794; text: CR S1794)
Mar 12, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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