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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Bill Number

S 724

Introduced

Mar 11, 2021

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Topics

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 11, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 11, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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