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US S696

US S696
Connected Rural Schools Act


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Introduced
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self- Determination Act of 2000 to allow counties to use cer- tain funds to provide or expand access to broadband telecommunications services and other technologies.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 to allow counties to use certain funds to provide or expand access to broadband telecommunications services and other technologies at local schools or for students to use digital learning tools on or off the school campus. The key provisions of the bill are to allow counties to use the funds for improving broadband access and connectivity at local schools and for students to access digital learning tools.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 03/10/2021)

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