CIPA Guidelines:
Applicants must certify compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to be eligible for Schools and Libraries Erate program discounts on Category One internet access and all Category Two services – internal connections, managed internal broadband services, and basic maintenance of internal connections. The relevant authority with responsibility for administration of the eligible school or library (the Administrative Authority) must certify that the school or library is enforcing an internet safety policy that includes measures to block or filter internet access for both minors and adults to certain visual depictions.
In general, school and library authorities must certify that (one of the following):
CIPA compliance is required for all school owned / issued devices wherever they may be used.
USAC CIPA Documentation
Applicants must certify compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to be eligible for Schools and Libraries Erate program discounts on Category One internet access and all Category Two services – internal connections, managed internal broadband services, and basic maintenance of internal connections. The relevant authority with responsibility for administration of the eligible school or library (the Administrative Authority) must certify that the school or library is enforcing an internet safety policy that includes measures to block or filter internet access for both minors and adults to certain visual depictions.
In general, school and library authorities must certify that (one of the following):
- They have complied with the requirements of CIPA,or
- They are undertaking actions, including any necessary procurement procedures, to comply with the requirements of CIPA, or
- CIPA does not apply because they are receiving discounts for telecommunications services only.
CIPA compliance is required for all school owned / issued devices wherever they may be used.
USAC CIPA Documentation