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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Schools.
(1) Only schools meeting the statutory definition of “elementary school” or “secondary school” as defined in § 54.500 of this subpart, and not excluded under paragraphs (a)(2) or (3) of this section shall be eligible for discounts on telecommunications and other supported services under this subpart.
(2) Schools operating as for-profit businesses shall not be eligible for discounts under this subpart.
(3) Schools with endowments exceeding $50,000,000 shall not be eligible for discounts under this subpart.
(b) Libraries.
(1) Only libraries eligible for assistance from a State library administrative agency under the Library Services and Technology Act (Pub.L. 104–208) and not excluded under paragraphs (b)(2) or (3) of this section shall be eligible for discounts under this subpart.
(2) A library's eligibility for universal service funding shall depend on its funding as an independent entity. Only libraries whose budgets are completely separate from any schools (including, but not limited to, elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities) shall be eligible for discounts as libraries under this subpart.
(3) Libraries operating as for-profit businesses shall not be eligible for discounts under this subpart.
(c) Consortia.
(1) For consortia, discounts under this subpart shall apply only to the portion of eligible telecommunications and other supported services used by eligible schools and libraries.
(2) Service providers shall keep and retain records of rates charged to and discounts allowed for eligible schools and libraries—on their own or as part of a consortium. Such records shall be available for public inspection.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 47. Telecommunication § 47.54.501 Eligible recipients - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-47-telecommunication/cfr-sect-47-54-501/
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