Luria advocates for Internet access for rural low-income students - Elaine for Congress

Luria advocates for Internet access for rural low-income students

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the nation have been forced to close in order to slow the spread of the virus,” said Luria. “However, roughly 12 million students across our country do not have access to reliable internet to continue their studies. A lack of internet access continues to put low-income and rural students at a significant disadvantage compared to their peers. The Emergency Educational Connections Act would provide federal support for WiFi hotspots, modems, routers, and internet-enabled devices to provide students with internet connectivity during this public health emergency.”

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