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Program UpdatesProgram Updates

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Teleconnect & E-rateTeleconnect & E-rate

FCC 4th Order of Reconsideration (2000)

“all customers eligible to receive discounts for telecommunications services …the State (Teleconnect) discount to be applied after applying the E-rate discount.”

Impact of Senate Bill 1102 (SB 1102 – Chapter 50) – effective January 1, 2006

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Teleconnect & E-rate ExamplesTeleconnect & E-rate Examples

T-1 line $400 month E-Rate Discount 40% No E-Rate application

Before law– District cost - $2002006-07 District cost - $280

With 2006-07 E-Rate application E-Rate - $160 Teleconnect - $120District cost - $120

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2007 Eligible Services2007 Eligible Services

•Not finalized until October•Beware of bundled services•Internet WANs limited to basic conduit access to the Internet•Redundant Components are not eligible•Internal Connections Maintenance

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Conditional EligibilityConditional Eligibility

•Don’t think of it as the “Eligible” Services List

•Think of it as the “Conditionally Eligible” Services List

i.e., be sure to understand the limited conditions for eligibility of a product or service

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Proposed Changes/Clarifications to ESLProposed Changes/Clarifications to ESL

Possibly add VPN security as eligible functionBasic Maintenance has own section on ESLClarification of ‘redundancy’Suggestion to include relevant certifications as part of Item 21

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Educational Purpose for Wireless Services – Educational Purpose for Wireless Services – A Hotly Contested IssueA Hotly Contested Issue

According to the SLD and FCCWireless Telecommunications Services used offsite may be eligible. For example,

School bus drivers delivering children to and from schoolLibrary staff providing library services on a library’s mobile library unit vanTeachers or other school staff accompanying students on a field trip or sporting event.

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SuggestionSuggestion

Be sure that you have a District policy that addresses personal calls (whether wireless or wire line) The policy should state that personal calls are not allowedBe sure to review your attachments to ensure that obvious patterns of personal calling are not referenced

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California Pre-K and Adult EdCalifornia Pre-K and Adult Ed

These student populations COULD BE eligible for E-Rate discount in CaliforniaNeed to obtain entity numbersNeed to establish poverty level using perhaps alternative discount calculation

Pre-K consider survey methodTreat same as traditional classroomsBe sure to add their plans to your District technology plan to ensure compliance

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Eligibility of Internal ConnectionsEligibility of Internal Connections

Internal ConnectionsInternal ConnectionsComponents are eligible only if they are necessary to transport information all the way to instructional areasThe service must be an essential element in the transmission of information within the school or library

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Non-Instructional FacilitiesNon-Instructional Facilities Internal Connections GOTCHA Internal Connections GOTCHA

Educational Purposes – Priority 2Priority 2 services to Non Instructional Facilities (NIFs) are NOT eligible unless those internal connections are essential for the effective transport of information to an instructional building of a school or to a non-administrative building of a library.Be careful when applying not to violate 30% rule

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Eligibility of Basic MaintenanceEligibility of Basic Maintenance

Basic Maintenance of Internal ConnectionsBasic Maintenance of Internal Connectionsrepair and upkeep of eligible hardwarewire and cable maintenancebasic technical supportconfiguration changes including operational software upgradesHELP DESK and On-Site Staff Maintenance are NOT eligible for discount

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Item 21 Eligibility ToolsItem 21 Eligibility Tools

Tools available for assisting with eligibility questions:

Eligible Services ListEligible Products DatabaseReference Area of SLD web site(Careful) coordination with service providersCalifornia Department of Education

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New PIN Process ImplementationNew PIN Process Implementation

Applicant Personal Identification Numbers (PINs)

Will be issued by secure mailer on November 1 to all authorized persons on FY2005 Forms 470, 471 and 486.Will be automatically issued to any new authorized persons filing FY2006 Forms 470, 471 and 486 on or after November 1.After accepting Terms and Conditions, can be used immediately to certify online.

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PIN Secure MailerPIN Secure Mailer

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2 in 5 Rule for IC2 in 5 Rule for IC

Determined on an individual entity basis or shared worksheet (bundle)2006 is the second year for the ruleAll entities on a Block 4 worksheet that utilize approved funding for IC, are counted as taking a yearMust file Form 500 to cancel FRN if approved and not utilizedEstablish a matrix for tracking the UTILIZATION of funds for approved goods or servicesIf you receive IC funding in 2005 and 2006, you are not eligible again until 2010Note: HSN is not applying for Internal Connections

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Audit DocumentationAudit Documentation

Internet safety policyDocumentation of the adoption of the Internet safety policyShould address the 5 points on the SLD websiteForm 486 certification

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CIPA POLICYCIPA POLICY

1)   Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web,

2) The safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications,

3)   Unauthorized access, including hacking, and other unlawful activities by minors online,

4) Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors, and

5) Measures designed to restrict minors' access to materials harmful to minors.

Section 254(l) also includes a public notice and hearing/meeting requirement, which remains in force.

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Online Item 21 AttachmentOnline Item 21 Attachment

SLD piloting standard online Item 21 attachment toolCAUTION to larger applicants

Substantial data entry requiredMargin for error with large amount of dataRedundant data entry when “the old way” still works

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Upload Block 4 WorksheetsUpload Block 4 Worksheets

SLD piloting new Form 471 Block 4 upload functionSave all entity data in offline format (.csv) that can be manipulated and imported to Form 471Saves time and lessens chance of errorAllows for manipulation of data to determine best strategiesGive it a try – available at 471 window opening

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