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FCC Plan Sparks School Protests Across US

Updated 2026-10-14 21:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Schools across the United States are protesting a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plan that could cut funding for internet access. FCC Chair threatens E-Rate fund, citing excessive screen time among children as justification.

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Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet

FCC chair threatens E-Rate fund, blames schools for kids' excessive screen time.

2026-10-14 20:15 UTC