Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program
The Trump administration is reviewing the E-Rate program, which provides approximately $3 billion annually for school and library internet access. Education officials express concern over potential funding cuts that could impact over 100,000 schools and 11,000 libraries nationwide. The program currently supports broadband connectivity for educational institutions across the country.
A multi-billion-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 […]