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FCC's E-Rate Program Cut Threatens Internet Access for Schools

9/25/2025

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The FCC plans to end the E-Rate program for lending Wi-Fi hotspots and internet on school buses.
Advocacy groups, including the American Library Association (ALA), urge protecting these programs to address internet needs in underserved areas.
ALA President Sam Helmick says about 1 in 5 households lack reliable broadband, and the FCC's September 30 vote could harm libraries and schools.

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Story summary

The FCC plans to end the E-Rate program for lending Wi-Fi hotspots and internet on school buses.
Advocacy groups, including the American Library Association (ALA), urge protecting these programs to address internet needs in underserved areas.
ALA President Sam Helmick says about 1 in 5 households lack reliable broadband, and the FCC's September 30 vote could harm libraries and schools.