FCC launches sweeping review of $3B school internet subsidy program over screen time concerns
The FCC has initiated a comprehensive review of its E-Rate program, which provides $3 billion annually for school internet subsidies. This review is prompted by concerns that increased screen time in schools may be negatively impacting student academic performance. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr emphasized the need for parental awareness regarding technology use in classrooms.
- ▪The E-Rate program offers discounts for internet access to eligible schools and libraries.
- ▪Chairman Brendan Carr highlighted research linking excessive screen time to poor academic outcomes.
- ▪The review aims to empower parents with information about their children's technology use in schools.
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Media FCC launches sweeping review of $3B school internet subsidy program over screen time concerns Chairman Brendan Carr says the agency wants to ensure federally subsidized internet supports education, not distractions By Kristine Parks Fox News Published June 3, 2026 8:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video New data shows US students struggle with math, reading as experts analyze decline Fox News investigates the alarming decline in U.S. student math and reading scores, with experts revealing a "learning recession" began in 2013, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Stanford's Sean Reardon and AEI's Nat Malkus discuss factors like excessive social media use and high absenteeism rates contributing to the widespread educational slide.
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