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School Bus Wi-Fi Funding: Expanding E-Rate Program for Student Connectivity.

This law clarifies that federal funding (E-Rate program) for school internet access can also be used to equip school buses with Wi-Fi. This ensures students can access digital learning resources and connectivity during their commute. These changes are set to take effect starting with the 2025 funding year.
Key points
E-Rate funds, which subsidize school internet, are officially expanded to cover school buses used primarily for transporting students.
Students gain access to Wi-Fi and educational resources while traveling on school buses, promoting digital equity.
The law also includes "other locations where learning occurs," allowing the FCC to further expand subsidized digital access beyond traditional classrooms.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8556
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2024-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clarifying E–Rate Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8556.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • E-Rate funds, which subsidize school internet, are officially expanded to cover school buses used primarily for transporting students.
  • Students gain access to Wi-Fi and educational resources while traveling on school buses, promoting digital equity.
  • The law also includes "other locations where learning occurs," allowing the FCC to further expand subsidized digital access beyond traditional classrooms.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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