FCC Expected To Require Schools Receiving E-Rate Funds To Teach Internet Responsibility

PC Magazine (10/29, Albanesius) reported that the FCC plans to "circulate an order that would require schools that receive e-rate funding to adopt Internet safety policies." According to the document, schools will have to "educate students how to act responsibly online." PC Magazine noted that "the e-rate program is part of the government's universal service fund, which is intended to provide telecom services to all Americans;" it "focuses on funds to schools and libraries." The FCC has not said "when Chairman Julius Genachowski might formally announce this plan." Reuters (10/30, Melvin) also covered the story.