The document introduces E-Rate, a program that provides discounts for telecommunication services, internet access, and internal connections for most schools and libraries in the United States. E-Rate was authorized in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act to promote universal access to reasonable telecommunication services. Discounts range from 20-90% based on economic disadvantage and location, with discounts for rural areas generally being higher. The application process is designed to promote cost-effective and accountable technology solutions.

1. Introducing E-rate Keefer Crossing Middle School

3. Its function

4. Telecommunications Act of 1996

5. Eligibility

6. Discounts

7. Structure

8. Conclusion

9. What is E-Rate E-rate is the name for the schools and libraries program of the Universal Service Fund, under the directions of the Federal Communications commission (FCC)

10. It's function E-Rate functions as a program which provides discount to assists most school and libraries in the United States.

12. Eligibility · Schools: All elementary and secondary schools. Private schools are eligible as long as do not have an endowment exceeding $50 million. · Libraries: Public libraries This includes individual library branches, library facilities, library systems and library consortia.

13. Services Available · Telecommunication Services: regular telephone lines pagers, high bandwidth telecommunication services, and satellite delivery · Internet Access: E-mail and access to the World Wide Web · Internal Connections--Bringing the Technology into the Learning Environment: Routers, hubs, network file servers, wireless Local Area Networks and software needed for operation of file servers.

14. Discounts What are the Discounts? Discounts range from 20-90 percent and are based on economic disadvantage and geographic location.

15. Discount Acording to Urban and Rural areas % of students eligible for national school lunch program

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