The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program, a federal subsidy that helps schools and libraries pay for internet services and related connectivity. FCC Chair Brendan Carr says the review is aimed at assessing whether the program’s support for broadband access is serving educational goals rather than contributing to excessive screen time for children. Carr and other officials raise concerns that increased use of internet-enabled devices may affect children’s health and potentially relate to declines in academic performance, including test outcomes. The FCC review is described as “sweeping” and is expected to examine how the program is implemented and whether its policies and funding priorities remain appropriate. The FCC also indicates it will consider whether program outcomes align with education needs and supports. The review is framed as an effort to ensure that federally subsidized internet access contributes to learning benefits for students and communities served by E-Rate.