Senate Bill 696
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Connected Rural Schools Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 10, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
696
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Connected Rural Schools Act
This bill authorizes counties to use funds from the Secure Rural Schools Program to provide or expand access to (1) broadband services at local schools, or (2) technology and connectivity necessary for students to use digital learning tools outside of a local school campus.
March 10, 2021
03/10/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
03/10/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:44 PM