The E-Rate program provides federal funding discounts for telecommunication services, internet access, and some internal connections to schools and libraries. Administered by the FCC, the program aims to ensure affordable access to telecom and internet services. Schools must have a technology plan approved by the state education agency that meets criteria like clear goals for using technology to improve education and a professional development strategy for staff. The program has benefited Texas schools with over $2.5 billion in annual discounts since its establishment in 1998.

1. Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund known as"E-Rate"

2. AGENDAWhat is E-Rate

3. How Does Affect Schools

4. Funding

5. Criteria Technology Plan

6. SummaryMemphis ISD

7. What Is E-Rate?Federal Funded Program

8. Benefits Texas Schools

9. Discounts for Telecommunication Services, Internet Access and In some cases Internal Connections