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Every Child Connected Act

USA117th CongressS-1381| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Every Child Connected Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify the E-rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries. Specifically, the FCC must modify the program to (1) expand the eligible activities that qualify as being for educational purposes, (2) deem certain households in which students are participating in distance learning and are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals to be classrooms, and (3) provide that a school's eligibility shall not be diminished if it extends services obtained through the program to households with a child who is eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5021
Every Child Connected Act
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5021
    Every Child Connected Act


  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Educational technology and distance educationEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees

Every Child Connected Act

USA117th CongressS-1381| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Every Child Connected Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to modify the E-rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries. Specifically, the FCC must modify the program to (1) expand the eligible activities that qualify as being for educational purposes, (2) deem certain households in which students are participating in distance learning and are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals to be classrooms, and (3) provide that a school's eligibility shall not be diminished if it extends services obtained through the program to households with a child who is eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5021
Every Child Connected Act
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5021
    Every Child Connected Act


  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational technology and distance educationEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operationsTelecommunication rates and fees