WASHINGTON (WTXL) — A United States congressman from a north Florida district announced multiple schools and libraries received part of a multi-million-dollar funding initiative to improve internet access for students in the district.
U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) announced Monday District 5 received $2,805,202.88 to date from the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund Program.
The program was created via the American Rescue Plan which was enacted into law last year.
According to a news release provided by Lawson’s office, the ECF program helps schools and libraries confirm that students can connect to the internet at home.
The connectivity allows students to complete online-based homework at home.
The schools and libraries in Rep. Lawson’s District 5 that received funding from the FCC program include:
- Americas Little Leaders: $12,000
- Cornerstone Christian School: $31,747
- Crossroad Academy: $152,176
- Gadsden County School District: $1,762,683.06
- Jefferson County Public Library: $18,000
- Jefferson County School District: $62,420
- Joshua Christian Academy: $125,160
- Kipp Jacksonville District Office: $158,910
- Leon County School District: $29,850
- New Beginnings Christian Academy: $66,990
- North Florida Educational Institute: $185,600
- Potter’s House Christian Academy: $103,697.70
- Robert F. Munroe Day School: $23,200
- Seacoast Charter Academy, Inc.: $51,068.80
- Waverly Academy: $21,700.32
The news release notes the ECF program has provided more than $224 million in total funding statewide.
