S. 696
Referred to CommitteeConnected Rural Schools Act
Introduced 3/10/2021•117th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
3/10/2021 • Senate
Summary
Connected Rural Schools Act
This bill authorizes counties to use funds from the Secure Rural Schools Program to provide or expand access to (1) broadband services at local schools, or (2) technology and connectivity necessary for students to use digital learning tools outside of a local school campus.
Introduced in Senate • 3/10/2021
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
Education programs fundingEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationForests, forestry, treesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentState and local finance
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Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
March 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Introduced in Senate3/10/2021