1. E-Rate Update
Newly Eligible Services (Form 470 must show requests for these services):
Voic
Mobile (Cell) Services
Alarm lines
Administrative LAN’s
Web hosting

2. Ineligible Services
Dark Fiber
Voice over IP
Managed Network Services

3. Tightened Eligiblity Basic Maintenance
Duplicative Services – Defined as same functionality to the same population at the same time
If you are requesting more than phone service, you will need to put together a tech plan. Will be submitted to ODE for review and approval.
Describes the services sought and open the competitive bidding process. SLD posts form 470 to website.
Waiting period of at least 28 days before selecting Service Provider. PIA will review then communicate FCDL.
Form 486 – AP notifies SLD that services have started and certifies tech plan and CIPA compliance. Usually due

4. Changes to E-Rate Process
Legally binding contracts MUST be in place by the time the 471 is filed.
Tech Plans (Oregon is doing well here)

5. Tech Plans Continued Must have these 5 elements: Goals
Professional Development
Needs Assessment
Budget
Evaluation
Timing – Tech plans must be WRITTEN by 470 submit. Must be APPROVED before 486 submit.

6. Changes to the E-Rate Process
Service Providers
Cannot file form 470 on behalf of applicants.
Cannot be involved in competitive bidding process except as bidders.
Service Providers – Those that charge entities for Internet, telephone, or internal connections.

7. Changes to the E-Rate Process
Competitive Bidding
SLD is requesting more details in 470
Competitive bidding awards made to most cost effective bid.
Must save bid process and award docs for 5 years.
Must be able to document the process.
More Details – Relationship between what you are seeking and what you have signed contracts for
I.E. Log the fact that you didn’t get any bids, etc.

8. Changes to the E-Rate Process
Budget Documentation
When PIA asks for budget – provide Revenues & Expenses
Important: If there are unforeseen budget reductions, must show that you filed in good faith.

9. Changes to the E-Rate Process
Duplicative Services
Must be supported by the needs of applicant.
If you are requesting duplicative services, will need to provide justification why.
Must be documented all the way back to tech plan.

10. Changes to the E-Rate Process
Role of Education Service Agencies
CANNOT be a service provider and an E-Rate consultant concurrently.