Wisconsin E-rate Bulletin

Category 1 - 2nd Filing Window (FCC Order DA 20-1091)

• Covers FY 2020; that is from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
• Deadline for filing the Form 471 is Friday, October 16
• Both Internet and data circuit costs can be included, but no Category 2 equipment/services. Also, note that connections to student residences are not eligible

Reminder: FCC Waives Gift Rules through December 31, 2020.

Starting in FY21 C2 budgets are district-wide instead of per-school

• USAC Category 2 Budget Tool

Estimated Timeline based on last year’s dates:

• Review CAT 1 Needs (Present - Filing 470)
• Look up CAT 2 Budget, Plan CAT 2 Purchases (Present - Filing 470)
• File Form 470 (July 1, 2020 - Feb. 20, 2021)
• DPI Publishes Lunch Valid File/District update EPC Profile (Oct. 19, 2020 - January 7, 2021)
• File Form 471 (January 10, 2021 - March 20, 2021)

Upcoming DPI E-Rate Webinars & Training

• TH 10/22, 1pm - E-Rate: A Basic Introduction
• W 11/4, 1pm - E-Rate Bidding Rules & Best Practices
• TH 11/19, 1pm - Form 470 Basics & Category 2 Overview
• W 12/9, 1pm - Preparing to File Form 471

Additional E-Rate Training

• SETDA E-Rate Training Series