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Millions of Students Are Still Without WiFi and Tech—Why Haven’t Policymakers Stepped Up?

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Finally, there are states that had some version of a law prior to 2020 and proceeded to add provisions to better address the needs of distance learning. of California’s Public Contract Code only addressed online learning in the context of surplus technology and nonprofit computer labs.

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Joint SETDA and CoSN statement on FCC Rural Telecommunications Offer

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SETDA and CoSN commend the FCC for acting this week to help rural telecommunications providers offer affordable broadband to qualified students. The agency’s decision to revise tariffs for rural providers is a helpful action at this historic moment when far too many rural students lack access to online learning.