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Connected Rural Schools Act

USA117th CongressS-696| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3151
Connected Rural Schools Act
Mar 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3151
    Connected Rural Schools Act


  • March 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2099: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • S 117-435: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2021
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

USA117th CongressS-696| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3151
Connected Rural Schools Act
Mar 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3151
    Connected Rural Schools Act


  • March 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2021
    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

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2099: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • S 117-435: Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • 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