{"id":33370,"date":"2021-06-17T02:14:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T02:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/e-ratepaorg.local\/?p=33370"},"modified":"2021-06-18T02:18:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T02:18:22","slug":"june-2021-schools-out-e-rate-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33370","title":{"rendered":"June 2021 School&#8217;s Out! E-rate Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #500050;\">June 17, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Good morning, E-raters!\u00a0 Below are several quick E-rate and ECF updates and reminders\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emergency Connectivity Fund:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The ECF application window will open June 29 and close August 13 for off-campus internet connections and laptops\/tablets that will be purchased from 7\/1\/2021 \u2013 6\/30\/2022.\u00a0 To view FAQs, summaries and presentations, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fpage_id%3D32310&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C64ecb4752e434824ad8a08d931a6ffb8%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C1%7C637595415586054635%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=pgVmI%2BEM7joLRuNPSjjOi%2FG%2FUSVxmeTqrQiTj9ZN0xw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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Overall, 76% of PA FY 2021 funding requests have been decided thus far.\u00a0 PIA continues to actively review applications so if your application has not yet been decided, be checking your e-mail for PIA inquiries.\u00a0 If you need assistance with understanding the overall PIA review process, please see:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D33101&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C64ecb4752e434824ad8a08d931a6ffb8%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C1%7C637595415586064595%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=PGg9jre6jllfxbH%2FDflG5p1qQ2TdQ%2FRCB9zVeGQi540%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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is available at:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2F21erate&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7Cf997ec415bb647645c9508d904f052b6%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C1%7C637546252485165864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=0DkGWrvLY%2BbDaiNfPXct2UowWV7NBzAkjBZ7%2BTzQqgM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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the FCC.\u00a0 The nationwide results will be tabulated into a comprehensive report which is then shared with the FCC, USAC and the general public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reminder to Label and Inventory Category 2 Equipment:<\/strong>\u00a0 If you applied for Category 2 discounts this year, don\u2019t forget to label the equipment before it\u2019s installed, and add the equipment to your asset inventory. \u00a0For more details on these requirements, in addition to other C2-related issues, please review the Category 2 Purchasing Guide, available at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D33168&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C64ecb4752e434824ad8a08d931a6ffb8%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C1%7C637595415586074547%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=3xgzrmAKzWIKSjp%2FaZ36N6m7FdcXgcGzUdKjfW6lmQI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" 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It\u2019s a very easy form to submit and I strongly encourage you to file it on the day you receive the FCDL so you don\u2019t forget.\u00a0 Two reminders:\u00a0 Check the \u2018Early Filing Box\u2019 if filing the 486 before July 31, and be careful not to be \u201cclick happy\u201d on the CIPA certifications.\u00a0 Full instructions on the Form 486 can be found at:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe-ratepa.org%2F%3Fp%3D33182&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C64ecb4752e434824ad8a08d931a6ffb8%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C1%7C637595415586084509%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=R1pM%2F8gEcAgzAIQAH2Sdi7r752Vyh0fSDAwYUsw5Lug%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fe-ratepa.org%252F%253Fp%253D33182%26data%3D04%257C01%257Cpl-erate%2540lists.psu.edu%257C64ecb4752e434824ad8a08d931a6ffb8%257C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%257C0%257C1%257C637595415586084509%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%26sdata%3DR1pM%252F8gEcAgzAIQAH2Sdi7r752Vyh0fSDAwYUsw5Lug%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1624066020487000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFBERpAoc8DyPxpejYkXRnxOsCfig\">https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/?p=33182<\/a>. \u00a0I\u2019ll send out a 486 reminder in a few weeks with the list of applicants that haven\u2019t yet filed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BEAR Reimbursement Filings:<\/strong>\u00a0 Starting July 1, 2021, applicants can begin to submit BEARs for FY 2021 equipment purchases that were made on or after April 1.\u00a0 This is also about the time when applicants who did not receive discounted vendor bills for FY 2020 will begin to submit those BEARs as well.\u00a0 I\u2019ll provide more detailed information on filing that form in the coming weeks, but I wanted you to be aware that this date is approaching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Changing EPC Account Administrators\/Adding New EPC Users:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Summer often brings staffing changes and it\u2019s important that the new staff get set up in EPC so they are prepared to file for FY 2021 this fall.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Hints:\u00a0 Only AA\u2019s can create new EPC user accounts and assign User \u2018permissions.\u2019\u00a0 Only AAs can transfer their AA \u2018credentials\u2019 to another existing EPC User.\u00a0 If the AA is the new staff member and the previous AA is no longer with the school or library, contact CSB at 888-203-8100 and they will set up a new EPC AA account (only CSB can do this).\u00a0 Also, if you need any new E-rate contacts added to the PA E-rate Listserve, please e-mail me their contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Happy summer, everyone!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Julie<\/p>\n<p>Julie Tritt Schell<br \/>\nPennsylvania E-rate Coordinator<br \/>\n717-730-7133 &#8211; o<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:jtschell@comcast.net\">jtschell@comcast.net<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttp-3A__www.e-2Dratepa.org_%26d%3DDwMFAg%26c%3DOiLvY2co1M-RscITtV9DJw%26r%3DS721QuK6ZpNiI61-26Eu9tfg5GvToARdCShpKHZ8oPM%26m%3DISsjVTkuPy4_JptpyLVbUK25xJ3_t8ZQWc2PVENWjWI%26s%3D9E1UJWoWopXxMjL1mCIc7ycH77NHsBOPCTwYpJeGiOw%26e%3D&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpl-erate%40lists.psu.edu%7C64ecb4752e434824ad8a08d931a6ffb8%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C1%7C637595415586084509%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=Ur4DYwhhVhlAHuZ%2BM6tQp22I03qr383oLCMx9ppgNQM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Furldefense.proofpoint.com%252Fv2%252Furl%253Fu%253Dhttp-3A__www.e-2Dratepa.org_%2526d%253DDwMFAg%2526c%253DOiLvY2co1M-RscITtV9DJw%2526r%253DS721QuK6ZpNiI61-26Eu9tfg5GvToARdCShpKHZ8oPM%2526m%253DISsjVTkuPy4_JptpyLVbUK25xJ3_t8ZQWc2PVENWjWI%2526s%253D9E1UJWoWopXxMjL1mCIc7ycH77NHsBOPCTwYpJeGiOw%2526e%253D%26data%3D04%257C01%257Cpl-erate%2540lists.psu.edu%257C64ecb4752e434824ad8a08d931a6ffb8%257C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%257C0%257C1%257C637595415586084509%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%26sdata%3DUr4DYwhhVhlAHuZ%252BM6tQp22I03qr383oLCMx9ppgNQM%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1624066020487000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEgglk1KlbBFshuwy1nwfaghLjZSw\">www.e-ratepa.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"twitter-share\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?via=eratepenn\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-size=\"large\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 17, 2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33370","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-listserve_archive"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33370","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=33370"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33370\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=33370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=33370"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e-ratepa.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=33370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}