Schools and libraries program of the universal service week 2
1.
2. Libraries Program/E-Rate
The Universal Service
Fund Process
0 program designed to 0 Schools apply for
help schools obtain the discounts
telecommunications 0 USC works with the
0 Provides discounts providers
0 Service is passed on
to the school
3. District Technology Plan
0 Each district applying for the E-Rate must have a
technology plan approved by TEA.
0 My district does not have a technology plan submitted
to TEA for approval and does not participate in the E-
Rate program.
0 The following link shows a list of districts which as of
2009 had not completed an approved technology
plan. http://tpesc.esc12.net
4. Conclusion
0 E-Rate program provides discounts to schools for
telecommunication services
0 Schools must have an approved technology plan
0 Not all districts use the E-Rate program
