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Board renews T‑Mobile hotspots contract to keep internet access available to students in need
Summary
The board approved renewing the district’s T‑Mobile for Education contract to provide hotspots to students without home internet access, with staff clarifying the program covers verified students in need including those experiencing homelessness.
The board approved renewal of a contract to provide T‑Mobile hotspots for students who need home internet access. The superintendent and technology staff said the hotspots began during COVID and will continue for verified students without reliable home broadband.
"Approvals recommended for the renewal of the contract with T Mobile for education to provide hotspots for students in need and Internet access in their homes that don't have it," Mr. Hernandez told the board, noting the original contract started during the pandemic. Staff clarified that verified homeless students are eligible and that families can request assistance if they lack wireless access; the board approved the renewal (agenda item B46‑2425).
