Hello! E-Rate Reminder - Deadline to file comments is October 13, 2026 The FCC issued a proposal on June 25, 2026, raising concerns about the future of the E‑Rate program, which supports broadband and Wi-Fi access for public libraries and schools. Potential reductions or elimination of E‑Rate funding could force libraries to choose between sustaining internet access and maintaining other essential services. Public comments are requested. All submissions are reviewed by FCC staff and inform final rulemaking. 1. Michigan E-Rate Info * Schools, Health, & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) <https://www.shlb.org/save-our-e-rate> Save Our E-Rate<https://www.shlb.org/save-our-e-rate> Info Page * Total Funding for all of Michigan from 2021-2025 * $368,771,583.32 * 1,026 Recipients Funded * 13,217 Locations Served 2. File comments on E-Rate * Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:59 pm (ET) * ALA’s Filing Template<https://www.ala.org/advocacy/federal-resources/broadband-policy/erate> * E-Rate Central’s Comment Compass<https://e-ratecentral.com/compass/E-Rate_Comment_Compass_Landing_Page.html> Submitting comments can help demonstrate the essential role E‑Rate plays in Michigan libraries. Always, Shauna Quick Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 quicks1@michigan.gov<mailto:quicks1@michigan.gov> | 517-335-0126 she/her/hers [cid:7486b9bd-d819-4d83-adc7-eafa71150767]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e@michigan.gov?anonymous&ep=signature> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/05de81e9d972497b8f56a791b405b02e@michigan.gov?anonymous&ep=signature> [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-plan> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo] Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.