California Utility Petitions FCC to Rethink Prior Rulemaking Decision
Published Date: 12/4/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The California Public Utilities Commission, through Enrique Gallardo, asked the FCC to rethink some decisions about the E-Rate program that helps schools and libraries get internet access. This could affect how funds are used to close the homework gap for students. If you want to speak up, you’ve got until December 19, 2025, to file your opposition, and December 29 to reply.
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E‑Rate petition may change homework gap aid
The California Public Utilities Commission filed a petition asking the FCC to reconsider decisions about the E‑Rate program that helps schools and libraries get internet access. The filing could affect how E‑Rate funds are used to close the homework gap for students; oppositions to the petition are due December 19, 2025, and replies are due December 29, 2025.
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