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California’s Digital Equity Plan Accepted

Posted on 05/16/2024

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The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) accepted California’s Digital Equity Plan reported April 2, 2024.

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda establishes three grant programs promoting digital equity and inclusion spending over $2.75 billion dollars.

“Using $4,001,520.00 from the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program, California created a plan aimed at addressing disparities in digital access, skills and affordability across the state.”

Funding will also be allocated via the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program which funds a “variety of entities.”

The article also mentioned the “$65 billion investment to expand affordable and reliable high-speed Internet...” through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Additional Resources

California's Digital Equity Plan

Adult Learners and Immigrants in State Digital Equity Plans: An Analysis of Ten State Digital Equity Plans

Advocating for Digital Equity

National Educational Technology Plan

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