Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program

The Trump administration is reviewing the E-Rate federal program, which provides $3 billion annually for broadband internet to schools and libraries. Education officials express concern over potential significant budget cuts. The program currently supports more than 100,000 schools and 11,000 libraries nationwide.
A multibillion-dollar federal program that helps schools and libraries afford broadband internet is under review by the Trump administration, leaving education officials and advocates worried about potentially significant cuts. The E-Rate program provides about $3 billion annually for internet access and telecommunications to more than 100,000 schools and 11,000 libraries across the country. It is […]
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