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FCC Approves E-Rate Review to Limit School Screen Time

7/13/2026

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr approved a review of E-Rate to curb screen time.
Alabama, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Los Angeles Unified School District have moved to limit screen time, with Fairplay director Josh Golin saying advocates want rules without cutting E-Rate funding.
Alaska Gateway School District, spending over $500,000 yearly on internet for six schools, will see the FCC accept public comments for 60 days, then a 30-day reply period.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr approved a review of E-Rate to curb screen time.
Alabama, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Los Angeles Unified School District have moved to limit screen time, with Fairplay director Josh Golin saying advocates want rules without cutting E-Rate funding.
Alaska Gateway School District, spending over $500,000 yearly on internet for six schools, will see the FCC accept public comments for 60 days, then a 30-day reply period.