SENATE 696117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Connected Rural Schools Act

Last Action: 3/10/2021

Actions

2021-03-10Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2021-03-10Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-10 (00)

Connected Rural Schools Act

This bill authorizes counties to use funds from the Secure Rural Schools Program to provide or expand access to (1) broadband services at local schools, or (2) technology and connectivity necessary for students to use digital learning tools outside of a local school campus.

Cosponsors (3)

Mitt Romney (R-UT)
Joseph Manchin (D-WV)
John Boozman (R-AR)

Subjects

Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Forests, forestry, trees
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Rural conditions and development
State and local finance

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