E-rate Changes - Fact vs. Fiction - Time Will Tell
Thursday, 25 March 2010 10:01 | Written by Ben Anderson | 
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Recently the FCC released their new National Broadband Plan (See: http://download.broadband.gov/
To prevent any unnecessary worries, it seems wise to remind ourselves that the new National Broadband Plan is just a plan. It is not adopted. Several administrative and legislative steps are required before it can be adopted.
One major future step is the release of NPRM (National Proposal for Rule Making). In this process, the public has an opportunity to comment on the draft plan prior to its adoption.
The comments received are posted to the general public, reply comments are received, then the FCC will issue an order. The timeline for these steps is currently undetermined.
All this to say, that for now, it will business as usual. Changes that may be adopted in the future will have no immediate impact on how we undertake our work. We will keep you updated. During the upcoming E-rate trainings (delivered every Fall between September and November) for the Year 14 (2011-2012) application cycle, we will be able to provide information and guidance on any actual changes that are being implemented.
We will also alert you when the FCC requests public comments so you have the opportunity to provide the FCC input in areas they request it relative to program improvements.
We hope this helps keep you informed and that you understand that a great many additional steps are necessary before any impacts to your E-rate work will take effect.
Last Updated (Wednesday, 03 August 2011 09:45)