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 of the school or library. The program helps schools and libraries offer students and the public access to technology which is important for the future.

1. Introducing E-rate Keefer Crossing Middle School

2. Agenda What is E-rate

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.

11. Telecommunications Act of 1996 The E-Rate fund was authorized as part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Section 254 which provides universal service to everyone at reasonable rates

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.