Letter to FCC Regarding the Emergency Connectivity Fund, Homework Gap, and Modernizing the E-rate Program

Abstract

The undersigned organizations (Remote Learning Coalition) have reviewed the draft Order closely and offer the following changes to further ensure maximum reach of the ECF benefits and to improve the effectiveness of the program. We believe that the suggestions, stated below, build upon the general framework set forth in the draft ECF order, and provide clarifications to fulfill the intent of the statute. These recommendations reflect a compromise proposal among the Coalition members, in an effort to assist the Commission in finding common ground among the various interested stakeholders as you finalize the Order.