In a major victory for public institutions and the tech companies that support them, the U.S. Supreme Court just preserved the federal funding lifeline that underpins internet access and telecommunications connectivity in...more
7/1/2025
/ Broadband ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
E-Rates ,
Educational Institutions ,
FCC ,
Federal Funding ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Internet ,
Libraries ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Non-Delegation Doctrine ,
Rural Areas ,
SCOTUS ,
Subsidies ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
Universal Service Fund ,
USAC
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard argument on an important case that has the potential to upend a significant source of technology funding for school systems throughout the country. The FCC v. Consumers’ Research case,...more
4/14/2025
/ Constitutional Challenges ,
E-Rates ,
Federal Funding ,
Internet ,
Non-Delegation Doctrine ,
Private Schools ,
Public Schools ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Telecommunications ,
Telecommunications Act ,
Universal Service Fund ,
USAC
A federal court just blocked the sweeping Title IX rule finalized by the Biden administration last year – effectively wiping the entire rule off the books for all schools nationwide. Prior to Thursday’s ruling, schools across...more
1/13/2025
/ Arbitrary and Capricious ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Department of Education ,
Educational Institutions ,
Final Rules ,
First Amendment ,
Gender Identity ,
LGBTQ ,
School Policies ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Orientation Discrimination ,
Spending Clause ,
Students ,
Teachers ,
Title IX ,
Vacated