Policy · 4h ago
FCC moves to kill $2B school and library internet program
The FCC is considering ending a $2 billion program that connects schools and libraries to the internet, citing screen time concerns. Critics accuse FCC Commissioner Carr of overstepping by acting as "the nation's parent." The move could leave millions of students without reliable internet access for education.
Meridian48 take
The screen time rationale feels like a thin cover for a broader deregulatory agenda that could widen the digital divide.
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