The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expands the uses of the E-rate program, but prior to the Act’s passage, the FCC was already considering altering its policies to allow e-rate technology to be used by students and staff for remote learning. See https://www.edweek.org/technology/fcc-takes-one-step-closer-to-offering-e-rate-funds-for-remote-learning-technology/2021/02.
Therefore, it’s possible that this use could extend beyond the September 2023 deadline for EANS I and II funding. This help would only apply to schools that participate in the E-rate program.
