The Federal Communication Commission created incentives for each state public utility to establish comparable intrastate discount programs. Over 30,000 schools and libraries have devoted extraordinary amounts of time and energy trying to master the complicated application process. They have conducted technology inventories and reviews, drafted technology plans, implemented professional development courses, purchased hardware and software, and submitted budget applications based on anticipated approval of their applications. If the program is eliminated, or the funding reduced, these schools and libraries will need to eliminate important programs. The E- Rate contributes to equality of opportunity.
Unequal education yields unequal opportunities for success in life.
Over the next ten years an additional 2 million workers will be need to fill information technology jobs. Children need access to today s technology if they are to compete in tomorrow s workforce and fully participate in the 21st century. Return to Legislative Issues page. All Rights Reserved.