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The FCC is evaluating the E-Rate program, which has provided federal subsidies for school broadband and Wi-Fi for over 30 years. Leaders of school districts, especially high-poverty districts that rely heavily on the program, are concerned that proposed reforms or potential cuts could reduce internet access, impacting essential services and widening educational inequalities. The review also considers concerns about children’s screen time, prompting debates over balancing technological connectivity with student well-being. If the program is scaled back or eliminated, districts warn they would face significant financial challenges in maintaining broadband infrastructure.
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