2. Background The E-Rate program is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). Set up in 1997 when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Universal Service Order implementing the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Ensures that all eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/erate.html
33. Resale of discounted services is prohibitedhttp://www2.ed.gov/Technology/overview.html
34. Brownsville ISD Technology Plan http://www.bisd.us/ts/Quote_Sub_PG/PDF/BROWNSVILLE%20ISD%20Technology%20Plan_%202009%20-%202012.pdf
35. Summary The district plan takes into consideration the NCLB requirements as well as the E-Rate program. Changes have been made to encompass the updates on the Long Range Plan for Technology. The purpose of the plan is provide equitable access to the use of technology to enable students to become lifelong learners. Needs Assessment The district needs are based on the STaR Chart data, as well as data from district databases, Instructional Technology office, and Technology Support Teachers.
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37. Continued support of a point of contact at each campus
