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Technology Integration and E-rate Program

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.

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News Resources Step By Step Guide E-rate Addendum (Word, )	E-rate 2008, Worksheets 4A of Form 471 have been posted for each Florida School District. Please review your data before using it! Year 11 Worksheets. Video Segments of the Fall 2007 "Back to the New Basics" Training Presentations Subscribe to the FL E-rate Listserve. Keep apprised of the latest E-rate updates. Email Maureen.Githens@fldoe.org with your name and email address.
Contacts
Technology Integration and E-rate Program 325 W. Gaines St. Suite B1-14 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Phone: (850) 245-9326   SC 205-9326 Fax: (850) 245-9327			Maureen P. Githens Director Rolando DeLeon Program Specialist

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