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Connected Rural Schools Act

USA116th CongressS-3151| Senate 
| Updated: 1/7/2020
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Mitt Romney (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 7, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 7, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • January 7, 2020
    Introduced in Senate
  • January 7, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Educational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForests, forestry, treesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentState and local finance

Connected Rural Schools Act

USA116th CongressS-3151| Senate 
| Updated: 1/7/2020
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.
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Timeline
Jan 7, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jan 7, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • January 7, 2020
    Introduced in Senate
  • January 7, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Mitt Romney (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Joe Manchin (Independent)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForests, forestry, treesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentState and local finance