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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program

NC NewslineBy Robbie SequeiraSeptember 12, 2026

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A multi-billion-dollar federal program that helps schools and libraries afford broadband internet is under review by the Trump administration, leaving education officials and advocates worried about potentially significant cuts.  The E-Rate program provides about $3 billion annually for internet access and telecommunications to more than 100,000 schools and 11,000 libraries across the country. It is […]

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