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E-Rate for CaliforniaE-Rate for California
For Intermediate/Advanced
Applicants
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Eligibility - SchoolsEligibility - Schools
• Elementary or Secondary education as defined by Elementary and Secondary Education Act
• Must be non-profit
• Must not have endowment exceeding $50 million
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Eligibility - LibrariesEligibility - Libraries
• Eligible for assistance from a state library administrative agency under Library Services and Technology Act
• Budget is completely separate from that of any schools
• Must be operating as non-profit
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Eligibility - ConsortiaEligibility - Consortia• Eligible Schools or Libraries may form
a consortia with–Other eligible schools and/or
libraries–Certain health care providers–Public sector (governmental)
entities• Only eligible entities can receive
discounts
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Funding Commitment ProcessFunding Commitment Process
1. Technology Planning – What are my goals?2. Form 470 – What are my needs?3. Form 471 – Service providers chosen to fill needs4. PIA – Program Integrity Assurance review5. Funding Commitment6. Form 486 – Verify start of services7. Invoicing – How do I finally get the money?
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Technology PlanningTechnology Planning
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Required ElementsRequired ElementsFor E-Rate Plan:1. Goals2. Professional
Development3. Needs Assessment4. Budget5. Evaluation Process
• Tech Plan Helpwww.usac.org/sl/applicants/step02/
For EETT/Federal/State funding:• Executive Summary/Introduction• Stakeholders• Curriculum • Professional Development • Infrastructure• Adult literacy • Research • Funding and Budget• Monitoring and Evaluation• E-Rate supplemental budget
analysis … and also see: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/et/rs/techplan.asp
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Discount CalculationsDiscount Calculations
• Calculated based on two factors1. Percentage of students eligible for National
School Lunch Program http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step05/discount-matrix.aspx
2. Urban or Rural status of Entity http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step05/urban-rural/
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Discount Matrix
% Eligible Students Urban Rural
Less than 1% 20% 25%
1% to 19% 40% 50%
20% to 34% 50% 60%
35% to 49% 60% 70%
50% to 74% 80% 80%
75% to 100% 90% 90%
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DistrictStudents Enrolled
# Free and Reduced Lunches
% Free and Reduced Lunches
Urban or
Rural
% E-Rate
Subsidy
Weighted Average
for District
Sample School District Urban
Sample School 1 19 14 73.68% 80% 15.2
Sample School 2 836 323 38.64% 60% 501.6
Sample School 3 188 54 28.72% 50% 94
Sample School 4 121 65 53.72% 80% 96.8
Sample School 5 158 36 22.78% 50% 79
Sample School 6 1050 204 19.43% 40% 420
TOTALS FOR DISTRICT 2372 696 1206.6
WEIGHTED AVERAGE 50.87%
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Discount CalculationsDiscount Calculations
• Instructional Facilities will have a discount that comes straight from Matrix
• Non-Instructional Facilities will use District Weighted Average (District Office, Maintenance, Bus Barn, Gardener’s Shed, etc)
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Non-Instructional Facilities (NIFs)Non-Instructional Facilities (NIFs)Examples
SCHOOLS: LIBRARIES:
• Administrative buildings • Administrative buildings
• School bus barns and garages
• Bookmobile garages
• Cafeteria offices • Interlibrary loan facilities
• Facilities associated with athletic activities
• Library technology centers
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Eligible Services - CategoriesEligible Services - Categories
• Priority 1 (P1)–Telecommunications–Internet Access
• Priority 2 (P2)–Internal Connections–Basic Maintenance on Eligible Internal
Connections
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Non-Instructional Facilities (NIFs)Non-Instructional Facilities (NIFs)
• Are eligible for Priority 1 services, telecommunications and internet access
• Are NOT eligible for Priority 2 services, internal connections, UNLESS they are essential for the effective transport of information to an instructional building of a school or to a non-administrative building of a library
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Eligible Services – Basic ConceptsEligible Services – Basic Concepts• Key reference: Each year’s update of the Eligible
Services List – http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/eligible-services-list.aspx
• Services must be used for “Educational Purpose” - http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/educational_purposes.asp
• End-user devices and content generally not eligible– PCs/PDAs - Printers - Televisions– Laptops - Phones - VCRs
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Educational PurposeEducational Purpose• Activities that occur on library or school property are presumed to be integral, immediate and proximate to the education of students or the provision of library services to library patrons and therefore qualify as educational purposes.
• Customary work activities of employees of a school or library are presumed to fall under the definition of education purposes.
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Service Eligibility High PointsService Eligibility High Points
• Each category has its own rules for eligibility – Be sure to apply in the correct category of
service• Products and services are “conditionally eligible”• Telecommunications services must be provided
by a telecommunications carrier
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Internet AccessInternet Access
• Key differences between E-Rate funding for telecom and internet access– Service Providers need not be
telecommunications carriers– Service is strictly limited to “basic
conduit access” to the internet– No direct connectivity between sites
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Internal ConnectionsInternal Connections
• Eligibility is conditional– Depends on how product is used
– Network server• Eligible if used as an email server• Not eligible if used to store other types of
end user files
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2 in 5 Rule2 in 5 Rule
• Applies to Internal Connections funding requests only– Is entity specific– Starts with Funding Year 2005
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How to Track the 2 in 5 RuleHow to Track the 2 in 5 Rule05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14
Funded Funded
Funded Funded Eligible to apply
Funded Funded Eligible to apply
Eligible to apply
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How to Track the 2 in 5 RuleHow to Track the 2 in 5 Rule05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14
Funded Funded
Funded Funded Eligible For Funding
Funded Funded Eligible For Funding
Eligible for Funding
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Basic Maintenance of Internal Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC)Connections (BMIC)
• Eligible– Repair and upkeep of eligible hardware– Wire and cable maintenance– Basic technical support– Configuration changes– More information:
http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step06/eligible-services-framework.aspx
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Basic Maintenance of Internal Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC)Connections (BMIC)
• Not subject to 2 in 5 rule• Caution:
– If a contract goes beyond what the FCC defines as basic maintenance, the entire contract will be denied
– Don’t jeopardize your funding request by including components that go beyond basic maintenance
– Include the components that the BMIC Contract will cover on your Item 21 attachment
– BMIC can not be 24/7 coverage
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Form 470Form 470
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Prepare For The CyclePrepare For The CycleTechnology PlanTechnology Plan
• Must be approved by certified tech plan approver and cover entire funding year (July 1st – June 30th) http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/tech/default.asp
• Include supplemental budget analysis if using EETT plan as your approved E-Rate tech plan
• Know what you are applying for– Based on needs of District that are supported
by the tech plan.• Note: Ensure all E-rate requested
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Prepare For The CyclePrepare For The CycleOther InformationOther Information
• Number of existing lines for telecommunications– Direct dial, Centrex, ISDN, T-1s, DS3, …
• Expected growth• Number of classrooms and computers with
phone/internet access• National School Lunch Program (NSLP) data for
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Prepare For The CyclePrepare For The CycleE-Rate ManagementE-Rate Management
• Authorized signer• Organized filing system to track
– Contracts– E-Rate Forms– Correspondence from SLD, Service
Providers, etc.– Bid evaluation documents– All bids received– Deadlines
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Prepare For The CyclePrepare For The CycleContractsContracts
• Existing contracts– When do they expire
– What services are included
– What is the establishing Form 470
• If contract is expiring between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008– Will services need to be renewed
– If yes, prepare a new Form 470 and possibly an RFP
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Form 470 – Contract IssuesForm 470 – Contract Issues
• Block 2, Item 7 – Summary Description of Needs or Services Requested
–Tariffed or Month-to-Month services–Services for which a new written
contract is sought• Multi-year and/or a contract
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Form 470Form 470
• Block 2, Items 8 – 9–Describe services you desire from
Eligible Services List• Must fill this area out even if you
have an RFP–Allows for service provider to decide
if they qualify to bid–Form 470 could be considered invalid
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Post Form 470Post Form 470• Once the Form 470 is posted you must
1.Certify online using a PIN, OR
2.Print the certification page, sign and mail
• Mail this form Immediately• View form online to get the Allowable
Contract Date– Also provided in the Receipt
Acknowledgement Letter
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Form 470 RemindersForm 470 Reminders• Leave adequate time
– Competitive Bidding – minimum of 28 days– Local Procurement– Board Approval– Signing Contracts
• CMAS - Letter of Intent (LOI)
• Understand– Your existing services– Products and services you will need in the coming year
• Identify E-rate category for each product and service, P1 or P2
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Procurement Tool - CMASProcurement Tool - CMAS
• California Multiple Awards Schedule–Procurement option–Contract prices are ceilings, encouraged
to negotiate lower–List of approved contractors:
• http://www.dgs.ca.gov/pd (click on dropdown menu to select CMAS)
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How to Use CMASHow to Use CMAS
• Specify on Form 470 and/or RFP that only CMAS Vendors will be considered
–Get bids from multiple vendors–Select winning bid based on standard
evaluation, weighting cost as the highest factor
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CMAS, Cont.CMAS, Cont.
• Send copy of PO to Department of General Services (DGS)
–Admin Fee is 2.24% (currently)• Price book
http://www.ofs.dgs.ca.gov/Price+Book/P/Purchasing.htm
–CMAS fee is capped at $7,500 for commodities and $35,000 for IT
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Competitive BiddingCompetitive Bidding
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Competitive BiddingCompetitive Bidding
• Fair and open competitive bidding process• Avoid conflicts of interests
–Independent Consultant vs. Service Provider
–Applicant vs. Service Provider• Follow the rules – FCC and state/local• Read the contract fine print• Document the process!!!
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Competitive Bidding and Program Competitive Bidding and Program ComplianceCompliance
• http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/BestPractices.asp
–Keep copies of all bids, winning and losing–Documentation on the award process and
the rationale for the bid award–Complete copies of all related contracts
• Best Practice: use standard evaluation process for all bids. Keep evaluation documentation for each bid.
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Program ComplianceProgram Compliance
• If you get NO bids – document this for audit purposes
–Same is true if you get only ONE bid• You may need to be proactive in soliciting
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Evaluation CriteriaEvaluation Criteria
• CMAS is a Best Value program• Price must be the most heavily weighted factor• Don’t include Intent to Award or Evaluation
Criteria in CMAS Request for Proposal• Can choose most responsive and responsible
response, but must DOCUMENT the choice and process
• Have District official SIGN and DATE the completed rubric as acknowledgement
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Vendor A Vendor B
Raw Weighted Raw Weighted
Selection Criteria Weight* (%) Score** Score*** Score Score
Prices/Charges 40% 1 0.4 2 0.8
Understanding of Needs 15% 2 0.3 1 0.15
Prior E-Rate Experience 10% 2 0.2 1 0.1
Prior District/Service Prov experience
10% 2 0.2 1 0.1
Completeness of Response 15% 2 0.3 1 0.15
References 10% 2 0.2 1 0.1
Overall Ranking 100% 1.6 1.4
SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE SAMPLE
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Form 470 – Multi Year ContractsForm 470 – Multi Year Contracts• You may not need to file Form 470 every year
if:–The language on the Form 470/RFP
covered all services on the contract AND
–The applicant indicated on the Form 470 that a contract was being sought AND
–The applicant indicated on the Form 470/RFP that he is seeking a multi year contract (perhaps w/voluntary extensions)
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ContractsContracts
• Must be signed AFTER 28 days have elapsed but BEFORE you file your Form 471
• Must be signed and dated by BOTH parties – applicant and service provider
• Be prepared to explain documents that don’t look like a traditional contract.
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Form 471Form 471
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471 Purpose471 Purpose
• Specific information on services, service providers selected and contracts
• Discount calculation information• Must be filed EACH funding year• Contains certifications of compliance• Includes one or more funding requests(Note: Do a separate Form 471 for each category of
services, i.e. telecommunications, internal connections)
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Form 471 DeadlineForm 471 Deadline• Best Practice:
–File Online–Submit BEFORE close of window–Certify BEFORE close of window
•Online if using PIN•By trackable mail if you do not use your PIN
** Bishop Perry Order – 15 day grace period for certifications made after the deadline http://www.usac.org/_res/documents/sl/pdf/List-of-Correctable-Ministerial-and-Clerical-Errors.pdf
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Form 471 Do’s and Don’tsForm 471 Do’s and Don’ts
• WAIT AT LEAST 29 DAYS BEFORE:–Selecting a service provider–Signing a contract–Signing and dating the Form 471–Submitting the Form 471
• MUST OCCUR IN THIS ORDER• Both Applicant and Service Provider must
sign and date all contracts appropriately
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Item 21 AttachmentsItem 21 Attachments
• Used to prove your request
–Substantiating documentation that proves the pre-discount cost of services or products
–Should be clear and concise
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Item 21 AttachmentItem 21 Attachment• Samples available on USAC website
–http://www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/Form471item21Attachments.asp
• Remove ineligible costs – be careful–30% rule – if 30% or more of the dollar
value is for ineligible products and services, the entire request will be denied
• Work with service provider(s) to create your Item 21 attachment(s)
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Recurring vs. Non Recurring Recurring vs. Non Recurring CostsCosts
• Enter recurring and non-recurring costs carefully in the cost summary of each Funding Request
–Services for recurring costs must ALWAYS be received by June 30
–Services for non-recurring costs must be received by September 30 following the Funding year (deadline can be extended for certain circumstances)
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Form 471 RemindersForm 471 Reminders
• Mixing Priority 1 and Priority 2 services on the same Form 471 will delay your funding
• Make sure you cite the correct establishing Form 470 Application Number
• Make sure you choose the correct category of service
• Check your math, check it again• Check your application, check it again
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Application ReviewApplication ReviewFunding CommitmentFunding Commitment
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Program Integrity Assurance (PIA)Program Integrity Assurance (PIA)
• Applications are reviewed for compliance with program rules concerning areas such as:
– Competitive bidding process– Contracts– Discount calculation– Sufficient budget– Establishing Form 470– Technology plan– CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act)
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Be ResponsiveBe Responsive• Respond promptly, be sure to answer questions in
their entirety• Document communication with PIA, send email to
PIA as a confirmation of your phone conversations• Ask for more time if you need it
– Be advised that if you ask for more time the Reviewer will move on to another application
• Don’t assume that Reviewer has all of the information you sent in as part of your Item 21 attachment.
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What Happens After PIA ReviewWhat Happens After PIA Review
• A Decision – FCDL (Funding Commitment Decision Letter)
– Funded– Not Funded– As Yet Unfunded (Priority 2 requests)– Cancelled
• IMPORTANT – Check all entries in the FCDL carefully to make sure there are not data entry errors.
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Funding Commitment Decision LetterFunding Commitment Decision Letter
• Otherwise known as FCDL
• Should be your “trigger” to file subsequent forms
• Starts deadline clock for appeal on denial(s)
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Form 486Form 486Receipt of Services ConfirmationReceipt of Services Confirmation
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Purpose of 486Purpose of 486
• Notifies USAC that services have started and invoices can be paid
• Certifies that Tech Plan meets program requirements
• Certifies the status under Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
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When To FileWhen To File• Filed AFTER receipt of FCDL.
–Form 486 must be filed online or postmarked no later than
• 120 days after the Service Start Date OR
• 120 days after the date of the FCDL–Whichever is later
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Adjusted Service Start DateAdjusted Service Start Date
• If the Form 486 is late, your Service Start Date will be adjusted to 120 days prior to the online submission or 120 days prior to the postmark.
• Affects telecommunications and internet access
–Funding will more than likely be reduced• May affect internal connections
–Depends on installation date compared to service start date
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Adjusted Service Start DateAdjusted Service Start Date• Other Reasons
– USAC may adjust the Service Start Date in order to comply with program rules:
• Form 486 filed after deadline• Technology plan approval issue• CIPA compliance issues• Conflict with Form 470 allowable
contract date
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Adjusted Service Start Date, ContAdjusted Service Start Date, Cont
• The adjusted date is the earliest date that discounted services may be provided.
• Invoices for services provided before that date will not be paid.
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Form 486 SpecificsForm 486 SpecificsBlock 4Block 4
• Tech plan HAS BEEN APPROVED. Give name of approving agency
• Services have been/will be provided• Contracts are in place, unless MTM or Tariff• Status of CIPA compliance
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Block 4 ContinuedBlock 4 Continued
CIPA Certification– Items a – c are for Billed Entity who is
the Administrative Authority• Certify that you are CIPA compliant
– Items d – e are for the Billed Entity who represents one or more Administrative Authority
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Form 486 Notification Letter (486NL)Form 486 Notification Letter (486NL)
• Letter received after filing of Form 486– Verify that ALL FRNs are on letter– Verify service start dates for each FRN
• USAC is now ready to begin receiving invoices for payment on these FRNs
– Form 472 – filed by Applicant OR– Form 474 – filed by Service Provider
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Form 472 – BEARForm 472 – BEARandand
Form 474 - SPIForm 474 - SPI
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Receipt of FundsReceipt of Funds• One of two ways:
– Applicant pays entire bill up-front and gets reimbursed
• Form 472, or BEAR – filed by Applicant– Service Provider applies discounts to bills
and applies to USAC for reimbursement• Form 474, or SPI – filed by Service
Provider
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Form 472Form 472
• Once form is filled out it must be signed by– Applicant– Service Provider
• Form is then mailed to SLD– SLD reviews the form– BEAR Notification is sent to both Applicant and
Service Provider• From the date Service Provider receives
funds from USAC he has 20 days to pay Applicant.
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Form 474 - SPIForm 474 - SPI
• Used by Service Providers–Puts discount on the bill–Applicant pays only their non-discounted
portion• This method is easiest for applicants,
but• Can be more difficult to track refunds
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NEW – Online BEARNEW – Online BEAR
• Available Fall 2006• Applicants can file and certify online• Service providers can certify online• Communications will occur by email• Forms that are rejected for non-certification can
be resubmitted
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Special Note on Form 472Special Note on Form 472• Note – Form 472 cannot be filed if Applicant is
also receiving the California Teleconnect Fund discount.
• Resolution T-16763, effective May 27, 2004– Carriers can use the Billed Entity Applicant
Reimbursement (BEAR) funding process for E-rate customers until 7/1/06.
• Applies only to Telecommunications
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Important RemindersImportant Reminders•Print and retain copies of everything
•Keep E-Rate files organized
•Create a timeline of E-Rate deadlines
•Share this information with others at your site