Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 7, 2020Science, Technology, Communications
S. 3151
Connected Rural Schools Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 7, 2020)
Connected Rural Schools Act
This bill authorizes counties to use funds from the Secure Rural Schools Program to provide or expand access to (1) broadband services at local schools, or (2) technology and connectivity necessary for students to use digital learning tools outside of a local school campus.
What just happenedJan 7, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
3cosponsors1committees2actions8subjects
- Introduced in SenateJan 7, 2020
- Jan 7, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jan 7, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate