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E-Rate Resources
The Technology Integration and E-rate Program provides support and resources to school districts. The Universal Service Discount Program for Schools and Libraries known as E-rate was created in 1997 to ensure that schools and libraries have affordable access to advanced telecommunications services. Under the program, discounts ranging from 20% to 90% on Telecommunication Services, Internet Access and Internal Connections are provided to elibible schools and libraries, subject to a $2.25 billion annual cap. Since 1998, Florida's schools and libraries have received more than $415 million in E-rate discounts.General Information
- Universal Service Administrative Company, SLD (Schools and Libraries Division) administers the E-rate Program. This site provides the latest guidance on the E-rate program, reference, forms, and tools for applicants and service providers.
- U.S. Department of Education provides a summary of key paragraphs of the FCC's order to implement E-rate.
Florida Specific Information
- E-Rate Year 11 Checklist (Word, )
- E-Rate 471 Optional Grid Sheet for Item 21 Attachment (Excel, )
- Educational Technology Planning - Florida's Essential Components and E-rate Plan Criteria (PDF, )
- E-rate Technology Plan Addendum, 10th Essential Element (Word, )
- Florida's State Contracts Purchasing System
Quick Links
- E-rate for Beginners (PPT)
- E-rate Information organized by topic
- Step By Step Guide to the E-rate Program
- E-rate Forms
- Technology Planning
- Appeals
- Audits
- Eligible Services List (PDF)
Other Resources
- USAC Training Materials
- NCES numbers for Schools
- NCES Library ID (FSCS)
- Register for an FCC Registration Number