Meng Bows Closing the Homework Gap Through Mobile Hotspots Act
Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., led filing the Closing the Homework Gap Through Mobile Hotspots Act. HR-5253 would create a $100 million NTIA grant program to fund purchasing mobile hot spots through FY 2025. Schools, libraries, U.S. territories and federally recognized…
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tribal governments could apply. Those that “will provide hotspot devices to the highest number of low-income students” will be prioritized. At least 5 percent would go to tribal governments and another 5 percent to territories and Washington, D.C. “My bill is simple and does not require investing funds in developing new technologies to close the ‘homework gap,’” Meng said Monday. “Instead, it builds on and expands existing infrastructures.” Students “can ‘check-out’ these mobile hotspots from their schools or local libraries,” Meng said. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel praised HR-5253, saying it will “help children get online, do research, learn new ideas, download assignments, and communicate with their teachers.” The American Library Association, National Digital Inclusion Alliance and National Education Association back the bill.