Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo redoubles her call for the Biden administration to develop a national spectrum strategy in remarks before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)'s annual Spectrum Symposium. Putting together such a strategy was a priority for former President Donald Trump, but one that was never fully developed.
Do you have concerns about whether students and families in your community or school have adequate, consistent access to the internet and digital devices?
Private organizations, state legislatures and the federal government are trying to address the digital divide with funding. The infrastructure bill moving through Congress promises $65 billion for broadband development, but obstacles will remain after the money is made available.
The Department of the Treasury released guidance for the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund program established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The program allocates $10 billion for eligible governments to carry out critical capital projects that directly enable work, education, and health monitoring, including remote options, in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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