E-Rate threat drives policy planning
West Babylon Public LibraryNew York- Detected
- Sep 28, 2026
- 29 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
Director Nancy Evans told the Board that the FCC launched a proceeding that threatens to terminate the E-Rate program. This was a policy update, not a procurement action, but it is a buying trigger for library connectivity and telecom planning. The library may need to reassess internet funding and service strategy if E-Rate rules change.
- Meeting date
- September 28, 2026
- Agency
- West Babylon Public Library
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