E-Rate Program
E-Rate 2009-2011
OSPI applies for E-rate discounts on behalf of all K-12 schools connected to the K-20 network. You must complete and return Form 479 to ensure that your district is eligible for the E-rate discount on K-20 network ISP (Internet Service Provider) fees.
Compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is mandatory if your district to take advantage of the E-rate discount ― Form 479 certifies CIPA compliance. As well, compliance makes it possible to receive other federal technology grants, such as Title II, Part D (EETT).
2009-2010 Form 479 (CIPA Certification)
We have Form 479s from these schools and districts.
2009-2011 Letters of Authorization (LOA)
We have LOAs from these schools and districts.
What are the compliance criteria for CIPA?
Here’s a policy primer that outlines what school administrators must do to comply with CIPA. Internet Safety Policies and CIPA (PDF) and a checklist (PDF) that walks you through the compliance factors.
Whose name should I put in Block 1 (Item 1) of Form 479 where it asks for the “Name of Administrative Authority”?
Just the name of your school district, for example: Olympia School District.
What "Funding Year" should I list in Block 1 (Item 2) of Form 479?
This is funding year 2009 for E-rate – July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010.
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