Rep Schiff Introduces Bill to Expand Wifi on School Buses, Make Eligible for E-Rate Funding

Rep Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Clarifying E-Rate Act of 2024, which would expand Wi-Fi access to school buses by making them permanently eligible for E-Rate funding, a program that provides discounts to schools and libraries for affordable telecommunications and internet access. This initiative follows a declaratory ruling from the Federal Communications Commission, confirming that Wi-Fi on school buses qualifies for E-Rate funding. The Clarifying E-Rate Act of 2024 is supported by the National Education Association, Common Cause, American Association for Public Broadband, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), United Way Worldwide, and Los Angeles Unified School District.