The WCB has released a proposed draft Eligible Services List for FY2025, which amongst other things, reflects the adoption of a recent Order making off-premises use of Wi-Fi hotsposts and mobile wireless Internet access services eligible for E-Rate. The Public Notice seeks comments on adopting such changes.
Comment Date: August 30, 2024
Reply Comment Date: September 16, 2024
Download DA 24-743 Public Notice PDF
The FCC has released an Order making off-premises use of Wi-Fi Hotspots and services eligible for E-Rate support. The Order also includes a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking further comment on how to ensure the success of schools and libraries’ hotspot lending programs.
Download FCC 24-76 Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking PDF
The FCC has adopted a three-year pilot program within the Universal Service Fund to provide up to $200 million to support cybersecurity services and equipment for eligible schools and libraries.
Download FCC 24-63 Report and Order PDF
SECA has filed Reply Comments in response to the NPRM regarding a Cybersecurity Pilot Program.
Download Comments
SECA has filed Initial Comments in response to the NPRM regarding adding off-campus hotspot internet connectivity to the E-rate program.
SECA and SHLB request an extension on the Comments and Reply Comments deadlines established in the Hot Spot Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2023.
Download Petition
SECA has filed Comments regarding adding Wi-Fi on school buses to the FY2024 Eligible Services List.
In an NPRM released November 13, 2023, the Commission proposes a three-year pilot program within the USF – but separate from E-rate – to provide up to $200 million available to support cybersecurity and advanced firewall services for eligible schools and libraries.
Download FCC 23-92 NPRM PDF
SECA has filed Reply Comments in response to the Commission's Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) of August 9, 2023.
Download the Filing:
Reply Comments re E-Rate FNPRM
Appendix B FY 2019_2023 C1 District Discounts
The WCB seeks comments on how to implement the addition of bus Wi-Fi eligibility into the Eligible Services List
Comment Date: November 23, 2023
Download DA 23-10-11 Public Notice PDF
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