Clarifying E–Rate Act of 2024

HR 8556, the Clarifying E-Rate Act of 2024, expands eligibility under the E-Rate program to include school buses (when owned, leased, or contracted by a school for student transport) and other locations determined by the FCC as appropriate for learning. It modifies three sections of the Communications Act to explicitly add these locations alongside classrooms for funding purposes. The changes apply to funding starting in 2025, and the FCC must issue a rulemaking within one year to identify additional eligible locations and establish an annual review process. This directly affects schools and libraries receiving E-Rate discounts for telecommunications services.