S.J. Res. 7 nullifies the FCC’s decision to include Wi-Fi hotspots as eligible for E-Rate funding under the Schools and Libraries program. This means districts could no longer use E-Rate funds to purchase or maintain these devices.
If approved by both chambers of Congress and signed into law, the rollback would take effect immediately. However, it's currently estimated that the House will not vote on this legislation until the late summer of Fall of 2025.
It's also likely that FCC guidance would be needed to clarify any transition period or impact on currently funded projects.
In pursuit of our vision of helping to bring digital equity to students all over the United States, Kajeet intends to honor E-Rate data plan pricing for school district student and library patron hotspots. There is also other funding mechanisms, like Title I, that might still be available to districts and libraries.
Contact us for more information.
We know this decision by Congress potentially puts your E-Rate plans at risk. Kajeet is a trusted E-Rate provider to thousands of districts around the country, and we're happy to answer any questions you might have.
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