Federal Register #2026-17435

NTIA Listening Session on Screen-Based Instruction in K-12 Schools

This is a virtual listening session hosted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to gather public input on screen-based instruction in K-12 schools as it relates to the FCC's E-Rate program. - Organized by NTIA, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce - Focused on collecting feedback from parents, students, educators, and child development specialists - Topics include: - One-to-one device policies in schools - Internet safety and filtering practices - Roles of parents, educators, and technology providers in protecting children online - No products, services, or vendors are being solicited or procured - Event supports the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) process - Intended to inform policy decisions on E-Rate and its impact on child development and academic outcomes

Description

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will hold a virtual listening session regarding screen use in K-12 schools in relation to the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) E-Rate program. The session aims to gather input from parents, students, educators, and child development specialists on whether the E-Rate program supports children's long-term interests or encourages excessive screen-based instruction. Topics include one-to-one device policies, internet safety policies, internet filtering, and the role of various stakeholders in protecting children online. Feedback from this session may be submitted to the FCC as part of their Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) process.

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