California Teleconnect Fund Administrative Committee Fund program.
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Overview
This bill amends California’s Public Utilities Code to expand eligibility for discounted telecommunications services through the California Teleconnect Fund Administrative Committee. Specifically, it extends these discounts to preschools, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and public libraries, in addition to existing qualifying schools and organizations. The bill also modifies the process for applying discounts, prioritizing E-rate discounts where applicable and establishing a framework for prioritizing access to technology in underserved communities.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for discounted telecommunications services to include preschools, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and public libraries.
- Prioritizes the application of E-rate discounts before applying California Teleconnect Fund discounts.
- Creates the California Teleconnect Fund Administrative Committee to advise the commission.
- Requires telephone corporations to submit revenues to the California Teleconnect Fund.
- Establishes a priority for bridging the digital divide by encouraging expanded access to technology in underserved communities.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘E-rate discount’ and ‘E-rate program’ for the purposes of the bill.
- Specifies that no reimbursement is required under the California Constitution for costs incurred due to the bill's provisions.
- Updates sections 280 and 884.5 of the Public Utilities Code to reflect these changes.
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Primary sponsor
Committee on Communications and Conveyance
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