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.
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.
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