{"id":32360,"date":"2020-03-31T19:05:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T19:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e-ratepaorg.local\/?p=32360"},"modified":"2020-04-01T19:08:16","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:08:16","slug":"checking-in-and-e-rate-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=32360","title":{"rendered":"Checking In and E-rate Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 31, 2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Dear E-raters,<\/p>\n

I find myself in an unsettling position.\u00a0 I know so many of you are working long, long days trying to provide broadband\/devices to your students and staff at home, helping your teachers become cyber teachers, and ensuring that your networks are safe and reliable for what\u2019s to come in the next few weeks.\u00a0 I also know many of you are parents of school-age children and the challenges that brings as you try to work remotely yet be engaged and responsible moms and dads.\u00a0 In all, you have a lot on your plate and E-rate is at the bottom of your to-do list.<\/p>\n

But unless the FCC extends the Form 471 deadline again (which I have\u00a0not\u00a0heard that they\u2019re considering), it remains April 29, and therefore I need to continue to send you E-rate updates and reminders. \u00a0Yes, it feels a little tone-deaf considering the current events, but nevertheless, I want you to have the information and resources to continue to file your applications and go through PIA review successfully.\u00a0 So please know that when you receive my messages over the next several weeks, I\u2019m sending\u00a0with some\u00a0trepidation and with\u00a0my profound respect<\/strong>\u00a0for what you are facing and accomplishing for your schools and libraries.<\/p>\n

FY 2020 Status of Filings as of 3\/31\/2020:<\/strong><\/p>\n