Ohio E-Rate
The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as "E-Rate," is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications, Internet access and advanced technologies. Schools and libraries can apply annually for discounts of from 20-90% on telecommunications services, Internet access and internal connections. With the budget situation as it is, the E-Rate program can be a critical source of additional funds to Ohio public libraries. The State Library of Ohio encourages all public libraries to apply for E-Rate.
Libraries that apply for and receive reimbursements or discounts from the E-Rate program may be required to create a technology plan to support their requests. If a library is just apply for telecommuncations a tech plan is not required. However, the State Library strongly encourages all public libraries to have a certified Tech Plan on file at the State Library.
- E-Rate Acronyms
- E-Rate FAQ
- FY2012 Eligible Services List
UPDATE : Beginning with FY2011, technology plans are required only for Priority 2 services (Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.) To find out if the services you are requesting are Priority 2, please see this document for FY2012.
OhioPublic Library FSCS List
Provides FSCS numbers for Ohio public libraries
http://www.library.ohio.gov/LPD/PLSC_Numbers
FY2012 Information
The FY2012 filing window will open at noon EST on Monday, January 9th, and close at 11:59PM EDT, on Tuesday, March 20th. It will be open for 72 days. Tuesday, Feburary 21st will be the last day to post a Form 470 online, wait 28 days, and submit a Form 471 by the window close.
- FY2012 E-Rate Timeline Checklist
- FY2012 Library E-Rate Update
- FY2012 New Form 470 Step-by-Step for Libraries
- FY2012 Eligible Services List
FY2011 Information
- FY 2011 E-Rate timeline
- 2011- 2012 Step-by-Step for New Form 470
- 2011-2012 Step-by-Step for Form 471
Most Recently Added
October 2011 Free_Reduced Lunch Counts
Document / Last Modified: 26 March 2013
October 2011 MR-81 document. This document includes the October 2011 student and Free/Reduced lunch counts, with districts and schools listed by county.
Technology Plan Checklist
Document / Last Modified: 13 March 2012
Checklist used by evaluators of Ohio Public Library Technology Plans.
E-Rate Checklist
Document / Last Modified: 13 March 2012
A sample checklist used by State Library technology plan reviewers.
Ohio E-Rate
Document / Last Modified: 20 February 2012
The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as "E-Rate," provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the US to obtain affordable telecommunications, Internet access and advanced technologies.
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