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In March of 2020, nearly 17 million children didn’t have home internet access and the pandemic only made the internet more important.
However, the federal government has stepped in and supported closing the digital divide:
Digital Equity Education Roundtables (DEER)
National Education Technology Plan
Eligibility | Low-income students and families |
Broadband Connectivity | Up to $30/month for low-income families Up to $75/month for low-income families on Tribal Lands |
Connected Devices | 1 laptop, desktop, or tablet per household Up to $100 per device |
Eligibility | All schools and libraries; priority for rural areas |
Broadband Connectivity | “Reasonable costs for broadband connectivity” estimated at $10-$25/month |
Connected Devices | 1 device laptop or tablet per student Co Up to $400 per device |
Download our presentation that talks through the Homework Gap and federal activities to help.