FCC may kill $2B program that connects schools and libraries to Internet
The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, is considering scaling back or eliminating the $2 billion E-Rate program that provides internet discounts to schools and libraries. The proposal cites concerns over excessive student screen time as a primary justification for the potential cuts.
Why it matters
This policy shift could significantly impact digital equity and educational access for students across the United States.
E-Rate on FCC chopping block FCC may kill $2B program that connects schools and libraries to Internet Carr cites screen time concerns, is accused of trying to be the nation’s parent.
The framing emphasizes the potential negative impact of the cuts and characterizes the FCC's justification as paternalistic.
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