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AASA urges responses to proposed changes in E-Rate program
The American Association of School
Administrators (AASA), of which IASA is
a state affiliate, is urging members to
send responses to the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC),
which is considering some changes to
the E-Rate program that has helped fund
internet connections for schools and
libraries.
The changes being considered by the FCC could have an impact on funding and on the allowable uses of
the funds. A summary of those proposed changes can be foun
AASA also has included its
s well as a
hat can be revised and
customized to reflect your district’s experiences with E-Rate as well as your thoughts on the proposed
changes. The
ffers an overview of the program and some suggested
talking points.
Comments are due by September 16. To submit a response online, go to
and you will
be taken to an online submittal form. In the area for the Proceeding Number, use 13-184. Complete the rest
of the information on the form and upload your comments at the bottom of the form. Also, Noelle M. Ellerson,
AASA’s assistant director for policy analysis and advocacy, can assist you in submitting your comments if you
submit them to her at
by September 11.
