FCC reviewing school internet subsidies amid kids’ screen time concerns
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing its $3 billion yearly program that helps pay for internet in schools and libraries. The review started because of worries about how too much screen time might affect children's health.Key Facts
- The FCC runs a program called E-Rate that provides $3 billion every year.
- This money helps schools and libraries get internet access.
- FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the commission will do a full review of the E-Rate program.
- The review is partly due to concerns about children spending too much time looking at screens.
- The goal is to see if the program needs any changes to protect kids' health while supporting education.
- The FCC plans to share its findings from the review after it is completed.
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