Data / Federal rules / 2024-18122
Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program
The Federal Communications Commission published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 20, 2024. It took effect on September 19, 2024.
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What the agency says
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes steps to modernize the E-Rate program to meet the evolving needs of schools and libraries around the country by allowing for the distribution of Wi-Fi hotspots and services to students, school staff, and library patrons for off-premises use.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-18122
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Federal Communications Commission
- Published
- August 20, 2024
- Takes effect
- September 19, 2024
- Dates
- Effective September 19, 2024, except for the amendments to Sec. Sec. 54.504 and 54.516, at amendatory instructions 4 and 9, respectively, which are delayed indefinitely. The Commission will publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date for those sections.
- Docket
- WC Docket No. 21-31; FCC 24-76; FR ID 237079
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 47 CFR 54
- Topics
- Communications common carriers; Internet; Libraries; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Schools; Telecommunications; Telephone
- Pages
- 24
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