OTAN News
California’s Digital Equity Plan Accepted
Full Article External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
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 External Link Icon opens in new window or tab 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 External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
Advocating for Digital Equity External Link Icon opens in new window or tab
National Educational Technology Plan External Link Icon opens in new window or tab