# E-Rate at Risk: Schools and Libraries in Peril | Boise News

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Podcast: [Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boise-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7587806)
Published: 2026-09-14T10:26:53+00:00
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## Resource

The FCC is weighing major changes to the E-Rate program — a lifeline for 102,000 schools and 12,000 libraries since 1996 — as it questions whether to scale back or overhaul the discount system. With public comments due by October 13th, educators and librarians warn that cuts could force painful trade-offs: slashing staff, delaying upgrades, and crippling essential operations like bus routing, security, and student health records — especially in rural and underfunded districts where internet costs are highest. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/14/repub/schools-libraries-sound-alarm-over-potential-changes-to-federal-internet-program/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/122325b55e6f158d Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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