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Summer Deferral Starts Today

The Summer deferral period begins this Friday, May 28, 2021 and ends Friday, September 10, 2021. SLD recognizes that many administrators may be unavailable to answer program integrity assurance (PIA)...

May Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On May 28, 2021, the FCC issued a Public Notice deciding on a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by...

by John Harrington

Schools & Libraries Should Seek ECF Remote Learning Support

K-12 schools and public libraries are urged to apply for ECF support this summer. The program will provide 100% reimbursement for Wi-Fi hotspots and laptop computers for students, staff, and...

SECA Seeks Clarification on ECF Order

On May 17, 2021, the State E-rate Coordinators’ Alliance (SECA) requested clarification from FCC on Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Report and Order. The inquiries to the FCC will allow applicants...

by Brian Stephens

FCC Submits Draft ECF Form 471 to OMB

On May 14, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission requested emergency approval of modifications to the FCC Form 471 for the Emergency Connectivity Fund program from the federal Office of Management...

Emergency Connectivity Fund FAQs

On May 13, 2021, Funds For Learning conducted a webinar about the ECF program. Hundreds of questions were submitted and below are answers to the most common inquiries. Users Which...

Remote Learning Support (ECF) Launches in June

The Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program rules have been published by the FCC. Beginning this summer, schools and libraries will have the opportunity to seek reimbursement of expenses for remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a first-of-its-kind...

FCC Adopts ECF Rules, Details Pending

On May 10, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission adopted final rules to implement the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). The ECF will provide more than $7 billion to schools and libraries for Internet access services to schools...