Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 10, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
S. 696
Connected Rural Schools Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 10, 2021)
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 happenedMar 10, 2021
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
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- Introduced in SenateMar 10, 2021
- Mar 10, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Mar 10, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate