Congress recently updated funding and regulations for the E-rate, which reimburses schools for communications technology. The Second E-rate Modernization Order aims to addresses the connectivity gap facing many schools and libraries, particularly in rural areas. The new e-rate will maximize options available for purchasing affordable high-speed connections. Congress increased funding to $3.9 billion, indexed it to inflation, [...]
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The What’s Up from the 2015-17 State Budget
July 31, 2015
Overview The Legislature’s flurry of activity beginning in January and culminating in the state budget (Act 55) that was signed into law July 13, also included several other stand-alone bills impacting private schools. All along the way, the Wisconsin Council of Religious & Independent Schools (WCRIS) staff was there to advocate for our principals, teachers, [...]
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